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Majorities

There are different provisions concerning the type of majority on the basis of which a result is obtained in elections and votes:

• Simple majority:
  The majority of the votes cast suffices, abstentions are not counted.
   
• Absolute majority:
  The result of the vote has to be higher by at least one vote cast than half of the total number of persons entitled to vote.
   
• Simple two-thirds majority:
  Two thirds of the votes cast, that is of the votes present, are required.
   
• Absolute two-thirds majority:
  Two thirds of those entitled to vote are the absolute two-thirds majority.

  

See also:

• Majority voting
• Proportional representation
• Electoral systems

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