An implication of the median voter theorem is that
A)minority views and majority views are given equal weight.
B)platforms of the major political parties will not differ greatly.
C)the logic of democracy is fundamentally flawed.
D)behavioral economics plays a significant role in voting outcomes.

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The median voter theorem suggests that political parties will converge towards the center of the political spectrum in order to capture a majority of voters. This implies that the platforms of the major political parties will not differ greatly, as they will both seek to appeal to the median voter. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The other choices are not supported by the implications of the median voter theorem.

An Implication of the Median Voter Theorem Is That