Question

Which process refers to a majority of more than 50% of the members present and voting?

• A. Effective Majority
• B. Absolute Majority
• C. Special Majority
• D. Simple Majority

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Simple Majority

Simple majority or working majority refers to a majority of more than 50% of the members present and voting. Most of the normal motions and bills in the house such as No-confidence Motion, Motion of Confidence, Motion of Thanks, Censure Motion, Adjournment Motion, Money Bills, Ordinary Bills etc. are passed via the simple majority process.