Qualified Majority
Definition
A Qualified Majority is a voting threshold used in decision-making processes, requiring a specified higher percentage of votes than a simple majority to approve a proposal.
Benefits
A qualified majority requires a higher percentage of votes than a simple majority to approve a decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the threshold for qualified majority voting? Qualified majority voting needs a higher percentage of votes than a simple majority to approve a decision.
What is the difference between majority and qualified majority? A majority is more than half the votes, while a qualified majority requires a higher percentage of votes to approve a decision.
What is absolute and qualified majority? An absolute majority requires more than half of all possible votes, while a qualified majority requires a higher percentage of votes than a simple majority, often two-thirds or three-quarters.
Summary
Qualified Majority requires a higher percentage of votes than a simple majority.