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*'''absolute majority''' means "more than half of eligible voters"
*a '''supermajority''' is a fraction of the voters between half and all (e.g. 2/3)
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== Majority rule/Majority winner ==
Many methods claim to elect the "majority winner" or work by "majority rule". However, [[Condorcet's paradox]]
*Criterion 1: If a majority of the electorate coordinates their efforts, they can assure
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*Criterion 4: Minimal dominant set ([[Smith set|Smith]], GeTChA) efficiency
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The remaining three categories allow mutual majorities to reveal themselves (in the absence of a self-defeating strategy by supporters of this majority). Strong majority rule methods not only reveal mutual majorities, but they reveal [[minimal dominant
=== Criterion 1 only ===
Methods which pass criterion 1 only include [[First-past-the-post electoral system|Plurality]], [[approval voting|Approval]], [[Cardinal Ratings]], and the [[Borda count]]. Although it is always '''possible''' in these systems for a coordinated majority to elect their preferred candidate,
31 A > B > C [[Election Model Notation | *]]
29 B > A > C
20 C > B > A
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