Question

The teachers will use the majority criterion method to determine the final winner. However, while finalizing the votes, a member of the staff discovers that Powell did not meet the original criteria to be considered for the tickets, because of discipline issues, so Powell is eliminated from the votes. Is the irrelevant alternative criterion supported in this case

Answer 1

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

The irrelevant alternative criterion applies when the choice between A and B candidates is "spoilt" by an X candidate. For example, if A is preferred to B candidate and an introduction of X candidate shifts preference to the B candidate then the law of independent alternative criterion has been contradicted. In the example given in the question, the elimination of A candidate may cause the introduction of X candidate which may cause B candidate to be preferred or win.