Which statement correctly compares majority and two-thirds votes?

• A. A majority vote requires more than half; a two-thirds vote requires at least two-thirds.
• B. A majority vote requires more than two-thirds; a two-thirds vote requires more than half.
• C. A majority vote equals a two-thirds vote.
• D. A majority vote requires unanimity.

Answer: (A)

Understanding voting thresholds is about how much consensus is needed to pass. A majority means more than half of the votes cast or eligible, depending on the rules, and is typically just over 50%. A two-thirds vote requires at least two-thirds of the votes, which is a higher bar than a simple majority. Because two-thirds is larger than one-half, this statement correctly distinguishes the two standards. The other ideas mix up the thresholds: a majority that needs more than two-thirds would be harder to achieve than a two-thirds rule, and saying two-thirds requires more than half is incorrect. Equating the two thresholds or requiring unanimity also misstates how these rules work, since unanimity means complete agreement from all participants.