What determines the policies of Democrats and Republicans? How does a simple model from game theory help us to address this “big” question? Choose the most appropriate explanation. 1 pointThe Median Voter Theorem correctly shows that Republicans’ policies are more conservative. The Median Voter Theorem correctly shows that the policies of the two parties are unstable. The Median Voter Theorem’s prediction is totally useless, because it relies on a number of unrealistic assumptions. The Median Voter Theorem does not accurately predict the actual policies, but it shows an important driving force behind the policy choices of the two parties.

There are sharp divides between the policy priorities of Democrats and Republicans, with the exception ofracism.the federal budget deficit.climate change.economic inequality.

Why do political parties involve partisanship

The threat of collective punishment by the voters gives the majority partyGroup of answer choicesa strong incentive to govern in a secretive manner so voters are kept in the dark about policya strong incentive to govern in ways that please votersa strong incentive to appoint opposition party members to important offices so voters will think the party is faira strong incentive to downplay the party label so voters are confused about which candidate is with which party

Why don't candidates converge to the median voter?Group of answer choicesBecause candidates don't need the support of the median voter to winBecause more than two candidates typically run in an electionBecause candidates run according to their personal beliefsBecause we have a first-past-the-post electoral system

Although most Americans consistently say they prefer that control of government be divided between the parties,Group of answer choicesa majority of Americans now identify themselves as Republicansvoters usually produce a unified governmenta majority of Americans vote “split-ticket"a large majority of voters identify themselves as Republicans or Democrats and loyally vote for their party’s candidate