Enhanced Majority

Qualified or Enhanced Majority in Voting Law

Definition of Qualified or Enhanced Majority in the context of the United States election law: System where a candidate (or list of candidates) is elected by obtaining a majority of votes greater than an absolute majority (usually two-thirds or three-fifths). A qualified majority may be necessary for a specific election, approving or amending the constitution or for the adoption of a given decision.

Qualified or Enhanced Majority in Voting Law

Definition of Qualified or Enhanced Majority in the context of the United States election law: System where a candidate (or list of candidates) is elected by obtaining a majority of votes greater than an absolute majority (usually two-thirds or three-fifths). A qualified majority may be necessary for a specific election, approving or amending the constitution or for the adoption of a given decision.