A plurality is defined as obtaining the largest number of votes or support, but not an absolute majority (which would require more than half). In the context of the examples provided, the following two represent plurality support:
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370 of 435 members of Congress support a bill. - This is more than half, so it is not a plurality.
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51 of 100 senators support a judicial nominee. - This is also more than half, so it is not a plurality.
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9 of 9 Supreme Court justices support a decision. - This represents unanimous support, which is not a plurality.
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1,550 of the Democrat Party’s 4,765 delegates prefer a candidate. - This is less than half (around 32%), making it a plurality if no other candidate has more.
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205 of 538 members of the Electoral College vote for a president. - This is less than half (approximately 38%), which is a plurality.
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2,472 of 2,472 Republican delegates support an incumbent candidate. - This represents unanimous support, which is not a plurality.
So, the two correct examples of a plurality are:
- 4. 1,550 of the Democrat Party’s 4,765 delegates prefer a candidate.
- 5. 205 of 538 members of the Electoral College vote for a president.