A simple majority vote occurs when the final vote is

• A. Two-thirds
• B. Exactly half
• C. A plurality
• D. More than half

Answer: (D)

Simple majority means you need more than half of the votes cast to pass a motion. This ensures the decision reflects the preference of the greater number of participants who voted. If exactly half vote yes and half vote no, there is no majority, and the result is a tie that typically requires another vote or different rules to determine the outcome. A two-thirds vote is a supermajority, requiring a much larger share of votes and is used for more demanding actions. A plurality occurs when one option has the most votes but not more than half, so it does not meet the threshold for a simple majority. Therefore, the final vote being more than half satisfies the requirement of a simple majority. For example, with 40 votes cast, you would need at least 21 yes votes to pass.