As an alternative to pairwise majority voting, each voter could be asked to rank the possible outcomes, giving 1 point to her lowest choice, 2 points to her second-lowest choice, 3 points to her third-lowest choice, and so on. This voting method is called a(n)
A)median vote.
B)pairwise minority vote.
C)Borda count.
D)Arrow count.

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This voting method is known as Borda count, where voters are asked to rank the possible outcomes and the points are assigned accordingly. The outcome with the highest total points is considered as the winner. Borda count takes into account the preferences of all voters and is less susceptible to strategic voting compared to pairwise majority voting.

As an Alternative to Pairwise Majority Voting, Each Voter Could