Majority Rule
Majority rule is a decision-making principle where the option that receives more than half of the votes is chosen. It’s commonly used in democratic processes, such as elections or group decisions. For example, if a group of 10 people votes on a proposal, the option with at least 6 votes wins. This approach is meant to reflect the preferences of the larger group while allowing minority opinions to be acknowledged. However, it can sometimes overlook the needs of smaller groups, which is why it’s often balanced with other principles to ensure fairness and representation.
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Majority rule is a decision-making principle where the option that receives more than half of the votes or support from a group is chosen. It's commonly used in democratic systems for elections and policy decisions. For example, if 100 people vote on a proposal, and 51 support it while 49 oppose it, the proposal passes because it has the majority. This approach ensures that the preferences of the larger group are reflected in the final decision, promoting fairness and collective agreement. However, it also means that the views of the minority may not be represented.