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The idea that a voting scheme cannot be devised that respects individual preferences and gives consistent, nonarbitrary results is known as

A) the impossibility theorem.
B) the independence of irrelevant alternatives.
C) logrolling.
D) Samuelson's theory.

Impossibility Theorem

A principle, often associated with Arrow's impossibility theorem, indicating that no voting system can convert the ranked preferences of individuals into a community-wide ranking while also meeting a set of reasonable criteria.

Individual Preferences

The specific likes, dislikes, desires, and priorities that guide an individual's choices or decisions.

Voting Scheme

A system or method used to facilitate and process votes, typically within the context of elections, decision-making processes, or preference assessments.

  • Absorb information regarding anomalies in voting and the implications of dominance by majority rule.
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