The assertion that the median voter is "king" refers directly to the result established by the
A)Arrow impossibility theorem.
B)Condorcet paradox.
C)median voter theorem.
D)Borda mechanism.

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The median voter theorem states that in a two-candidate election where voters have single-peaked preferences, the candidate with the median voter's preferred position wins. This implies that the median voter has significant power and can determine election outcomes, hence being referred to as the "king." The Arrow impossibility theorem and Condorcet paradox both highlight flaws in the voting system, while the Borda mechanism is a preferential voting method that assigns points to candidates based on ranking.

The Assertion That the Median Voter Is "King" Refers Directly