Preference Schedules, Majority and Plurality

The Latin Club is holding an election to choose its president. There are three candidates, Arsenio, Beatrice, and Carlos (A, B, and C for short).

How many first place votes are needed for a majority?

• 11

• 5.5

• 5.6

• 6

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Which of the following is the correct preference schedule for this election?

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Is there a winner based on the

majority of votes?

• yes

• no

• cannot be determined

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Which candidate came in second for the most first-place votes?

• B

• F

• A

• E

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What percentage of votes did the candidate with the most first place votes receive? (round to the nearest whole number)

• 25%

• 31%

• 32%

• 30%

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The editorial board of Gourmet Magazine is having an election to choose the “Restaurant of the Year.” The candidates are Andre’s, Borrelli, Casablanca, Dante, and Escargot.

Calculate the winner using the plurality method. Who wins?

• Andre's

• Escargot

• Casablanca

• Dante

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Does the winner of this election win by majority, plurality, or both?

• majority only

• plurality only

• both majority and plurality

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In the same election, whose the winner using the extended plurality method.

• A C B D

• D A C B

• B C D A

• A D C B

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