The referendum version of the median voter model concludes that _____.
A)by decreasing output slowly,the median voter will adjust her preferences to those of the ballot organizer
B)by increasing output slowly,the median voter will adjust her preferences to those of the ballot organizer
C)the outcome preferred by the median voter will be chosen by unanimity
D)the outcome preferred by the median voter will be chosen by majority rule

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The referendum version of the median voter model assumes that the outcome preferred by the median voter will be chosen by majority rule, as opposed to unanimity. The model predicts that in a referendum, the outcome preferred by the median voter will be the one with the majority of votes, and that the preferences of the median voter will be the deciding factor in the outcome. The model suggests that a ballot organizer can adjust their policy proposal to cater to the preferences of the median voter and increase their chances of winning the referendum. However, this adjustment is done by increasing output slowly, not decreasing it, as stated in option A.

The Referendum Version of the Median Voter Model Concludes That