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Simple English definitions for legal terms

supermajority

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A quick definition of supermajority:

A supermajority is a specific number or percentage of votes that is greater than half. It is often required for important decisions, such as changing a constitution or making major changes to a company. For example, a two-thirds supermajority may be needed to pass a certain measure. This is different from a simple majority, which is just over half of the votes. A supermajority is a way to ensure that decisions are made with a strong consensus and not just a slim majority.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A supermajority is a fixed proportion greater than half, such as two-thirds, especially a percentage required for a measure to pass. It is needed for certain extraordinary actions, such as ratifying a constitutional amendment or approving a fundamental corporate change.

Example: In the United States, a two-thirds supermajority vote is required in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to override a presidential veto. This means that at least two-thirds of the members of each chamber must vote in favor of the bill in order to make it a law, even if the president has vetoed it.

Explanation: This example illustrates how a supermajority is used in the legislative process to ensure that important decisions are made with a high level of agreement among lawmakers. By requiring a two-thirds majority to override a presidential veto, the U.S. Constitution ensures that the president's veto power is not easily overridden and that any laws passed by Congress have broad support.

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windyMagician
11:09
shaq hows ur love life going? any updates?
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
damn couldnt even get to Christmas dinner before this question lmao im not looking for anything serious rn so no updates lol
11:14
i made out with my ex in a stairwell the other day if you care. my only update
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
oof
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
twitter ex or a different ex
11:15
different ex
windyMagician
11:15
since its not Twitter dude I'll forgive it
shaquilleoatmeal
11:17
at least you did that before the new year, cant carry that baggage in 25
11:17
I think he thinks if I move to nyc we’re going to get back together
11:17
that’s not my plan tbh
jackfrost11770
11:18
this is so funny
shaquilleoatmeal
11:19
lmao damn wish id be classmates with this dude
shaquilleoatmeal
11:20
@cheriebomb: you never know what the future holds
jackfrost11770
11:20
also cherie fallen soldier
jackfrost11770
11:20
i got home at 8 am from the club and my neighbor was leaving to go biking. truly living in different worlds
11:20
i don’t fw him that heavy tbh
11:21
i get along better with his friends than i do with him
windyMagician
11:21
nah the hiking in Nike blazers deserves jail time
11:21
he was already vomiting and shitting in a hole I think he did his penance
windyMagician
11:26
call that restorative justice
11:35
they put a place in the UK second. I don’t trust their methodology
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
im laughin cause it definitely isnt but the fact that some people this it is is comical
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
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shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
think jee
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
jeez - im over it
11:37
imagine saying you want to go to boston for christmas 💀
shaquilleoatmeal
11:40
imagine you not wanting to go what lmao
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