Question

Which of the following are examples of a plurality? Select all that apply. only 2 answers
(1 point)
Responses

370 of 435 members of Congress support a bill.
370 of 435 members of Congress support a bill.

51 of 100 senators support a judicial nominee.
51 of 100 senators support a judicial nominee.

9 of 9 Supreme Court justices support a decision.
9 of 9 Supreme Court justices support a decision.

1,550 of the Democrat Party’s 4,765 delegates prefer a candidate.
1,550 of the Democrat Party’s 4,765 delegates prefer a candidate.

205 of 538 members of the Electoral College vote for a president.
205 of 538 members of the Electoral College vote for a president.

2,472 of 2,472 Republican delegates support an incumbent candidate.

Answer 1

A plurality is defined as the largest number of votes or support received that is not an absolute majority (greater than 50%). Based on this definition, the examples that represent a plurality are:

1. **1,550 of the Democrat Party’s 4,765 delegates prefer a candidate.** (This is a plurality, as it is the largest amount without being a majority.)

2. **205 of 538 members of the Electoral College vote for a president.** (This is also a plurality, as it is the largest amount but does not exceed half of the total votes.)

The other options do not represent pluralities as they either achieve a majority or are unanimous.