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12. Which are true majorities and plurities? Select all that apply.

A. a majority is a postion held by more then half the group
B. a plurity is a postion held by more then half the gorup
C. a majority is a postion held by less than half of the group
D. a plurity is a postion held by less than half of the group but still the most popular position

3 answers

The following statements are true:

A. a majority is a position held by more than half the group
D. a plurality is a position held by less than half of the group but still the most popular position

To clarify:

  • A majority is when more than half of the group supports a given position.
  • A plurality is when a position has more support than any other option but does not necessarily have more than half.
How did you get this answer?

I arrived at the answer based on the definitions of "majority" and "plurality" in the context of group decision-making or opinions:

  1. Majority: This term refers to a situation where a choice, opinion, or position is supported by more than half (50%) of the members of a group. Therefore, the statement:

    • A. a majority is a position held by more than half the group is true.

  2. Plurality: This term describes a situation where an option receives more votes or support than any other single option but does not achieve a majority (i.e., it could have less than half of the total votes). Thus, the statement:

    • D. a plurality is a position held by less than half of the group but still the most popular position is also true.

The two incorrect statements are:

  • B. a plurality is a position held by more than half the group: This is incorrect because a plurality does not require more than half; it only needs to have the highest number compared to other options.
  • C. a majority is a position held by less than half of the group: This is also incorrect because a majority must exceed half of the group.

These definitions are widely accepted in fields such as political science, sociology, and group decision-making, allowing me to accurately evaluate the statements provided in your question.