simple majority voting
[/ˈsɪmpəl məˈdʒɒrɪti ˈvoʊtɪŋ/]
noun
votação por maioria simples
1. A voting system in which the option receiving the most votes wins, requiring only more than half of the votes cast or more votes than any other single option
The board approved the proposal through simple majority voting, with 51% of members in favor.
O conselho aprovou a proposta por votação de maioria simples, com 51% dos membros a favor.
2. A decision-making process where a plurality of votes is sufficient to pass a measure, without requiring a supermajority or unanimous consent
In parliamentary systems, simple majority voting is the standard method for passing legislation.
Em sistemas parlamentares, a votação por maioria simples é o método padrão para aprovar legislação.
Simple majority voting is fundamental to democratic processes in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is commonly used in legislative votes and corporate assemblies (assembleias gerais). In the US, it represents the basic principle of majority rule in Congress and most voting contexts. Both countries recognize this as a core democratic principle, though specific thresholds may vary by institution.
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