When performing this action fails the independence of clones criterion, the spoiler effect may occur.
When performing this action fails the independence of clones criterion, the spoiler effect may occur. The Borda count is a method of performing this action. Non-dictatorship and Pareto efficiency are among three criteria that cannot all be met in any method for performing this action according to an (*) impossibility theorem named after Kenneth Arrow. Condorcet names a method for performing it, and an unfair advantage in the process of this action can be given by gerrymandering. After using the plurality method for this action, an instant runoff may be necessary. For 10 points, name this method by which people may elect officeholders from among candidates.
When performing this action fails the independence of clones criterion, the spoiler effect may occur.
 voting (accept word forms; accept "electing" along with word forms and any specific office before "elect" is read)