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A number greater than a simple majority (51%) but less than a total majority (100%). The actual required number can vary according to the wording of statute or company bylaws, but is generally considerd to be at least two/thirds (66 2/3%) of the vote.
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What is a majority vs a supermajority?
A majority typically refers to more than 50% of the total votes or participants, while a supermajority requires a higher threshold, often set at two-thirds or three-fourths of the votes or participants. Supermajority requirements are usually used for important decisions that require broader consensus among members or stakeholders.
How is veto over ridden?
A supermajority (2/3) in both houses of Congress.
Who controls turkey?
Currently, the Islamist Freedom and Justice Party (AKP) has a supermajority of seats in the Turkish Parliament.
What is an example of a supermajority?
In the United States, a constitutional amendment must receive two-thirds of the votes in Congress.
When was the last time a party held a supermajority in the Senate?
Lyndon Johnson 1965 Nope, It was Jimmy Carter 1977
Why do impeachments require a supermajority?
Because to "impeach" the President, not only can a select few vote to get rid of him, for the sake of the citizens of the United States.
How can legislation change the Constitution?
Supermajority votes in the House and Senate are required, as well as ratification by 3/4 of the states. This is how legislation of an amendment occurs.
What is the difference between a simple majority and a two thirds majority vote?
For a majority system, all that is required to reach a decision is that a majority of voters prefer one alternative to another. In a two-thirds majority system (also known as supermajority), two-thirds of voters must prefer one alternative to another for it to be decided. This means more support is necessary under supermajority than under simple majority rule.
Who can override the president veto?
Congress can override the Presidents veto by a Supermajority Vote (2/3 of members)
Does a veto always work?
yes unless overturn by the relevant congress or legislature, certain legislatures allow for a simple majority, some a supermajority, some require a joint session to pass a majority.
How is the openness of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ensured?
Because the board's Rules of Procedure require a supermajority of five votes to approve the issuance of any new standard, no more than four board members can meet privately to discuss technical issues
General agreement among the citizenry on an issue is what?
The term you are looking for is consensus, if by general agreement you mean everyone agrees.If you mean how many people makes a general agreement? You'd probably need a clear majority - more than a majority, something like a supermajority.
