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A '''supermajority''' is a voting threshold of greater than 50% + 1. Supermajority requirements for passing certain laws are sometimes viewed as a protection of minority rights.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wnd.com/2012/11/democracys-tyranny/|title=Democracy's Tyranny|author=Williams, Walter E.|publisher=WND}}</ref> | A '''supermajority''' is a voting threshold of greater than 50% + 1. Supermajority requirements for passing certain laws are sometimes viewed as a protection of minority rights.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wnd.com/2012/11/democracys-tyranny/|title=Democracy's Tyranny|author=Williams, Walter E.|publisher=WND}}</ref> The ultimate supermajority requirement is unanimous consent. In [[jury trial]]s, a unanimous vote is required to convict a defendant. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:02, 1 January 2013
A supermajority is a voting threshold of greater than 50% + 1. Supermajority requirements for passing certain laws are sometimes viewed as a protection of minority rights.[1] The ultimate supermajority requirement is unanimous consent. In jury trials, a unanimous vote is required to convict a defendant.
References
- ↑ Williams, Walter E.. "Democracy's Tyranny". WND. http://www.wnd.com/2012/11/democracys-tyranny/.
External links
- Supermajority at Wikipedia
- See also: Pseudoconsensus on Wikipedia