In a democratic process decisions are made by a vote, with one vote per participant.
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Percentage of Vote
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Term
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> 50%
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simple majority
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50%
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deadlock
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< 50%
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minority
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Simple majority: majority of those present
Absolute majority: majority of all members
Abstentions are not counted in the vote.
Absentee ballots are often acceptable for people unable to be present.
Terms for voting results beyond a simple majoirty (supermajority):
(1) two-thirds (> 66.667%)
(3) three-fifths (> 60%)
A two-thirds majority is often able to overturn a gubernatorial veto.
