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What is simple majority? |
Answer» Simple Majority\tThis refers to a majority of more than 50% of the\xa0members present and voting\xa0in the House.\tAlso known as Functional or Working majority.\tThis is the most commonly used type of majority.\tWhen the law does not specify the kind of majority needed, a simple majority is used for passing bills or motions.\tOrdinary bills require only a simple majority.\tFor example, in the Lok Sabha, out of the total strength of 545, suppose 45 were absent and 100 abstained from voting. This means, only 400 members were present and voting. In this case, the simple majority needed is 201 (50% + 1). | |