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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.[1] The ultimate supermajority requirement is unanimous consent. In jury trials, a unanimous vote is required to convict a defendant.
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- ↑ Williams, Walter E.. "Democracy's Tyranny". WND. http://www.wnd.com/2012/11/democracys-tyranny/.