Question

Which are true of majorities and pluralities? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
• A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.
• A plurality is a position held by more than half of a group.
• A majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision.
& A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is stil the most popular position.

Answer 1

True: (1) and (4).

- (1) A majority = more than half of the group — true.
- (4) A plurality = the most votes/most popular option and can be held by less than half of the group — true (a plurality need not be a majority).