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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.
What is an example of a supermajority?
In the United States, a constitutional amendment must receive two-thirds of the votes in Congress.
Who controls turkey?
Currently, the Islamist Freedom and Justice Party (AKP) has a supermajority of seats in the Turkish Parliament.
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.
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.
Does a grand jury need to be unanimous in order to indict a suspect?
Yes, a grand jury typically needs a majority vote or a supermajority vote to indict a suspect, but the exact requirement can vary by jurisdiction.
Why would convicting impeachment require a sub-majority?
Convicting an official during impeachment requires a supermajority, typically two-thirds of the voting body, to ensure a strong consensus for such a serious action. However, if there were a hypothetical situation where a sub-majority is considered, it could reflect a political compromise aiming to hold officials accountable while acknowledging the challenges of achieving a supermajority in a deeply divided legislature. Such a change might also aim to prevent abuses of power by making it easier to remove officials who have engaged in misconduct. However, this is not standard practice and would require significant changes to current impeachment processes.
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
