The word 'veto' comes from Latin. What does it mean?
AnswerI forbid
In ancient Rome, tribunes could block actions by saying 'veto', meaning 'I forbid'.
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The basics
When every member of a group votes the same way, the decision is called what?
AnswerUnanimous
'Unanimous' comes from Latin 'unus' (one) and 'animus' (mind): of one mind.
Going deeper
What is a 'quorum'?
AnswerThe minimum number of members needed to make a vote valid
Many groups require a quorum to be present before they can hold valid votes.
Under 'approval voting', what may voters do?
AnswerVote for as many candidates as they like
In approval voting each voter approves any number of candidates, and the most-approved candidate wins.
A 'supermajority' vote often requires what share of the votes?
AnswerTwo-thirds
A supermajority is a threshold higher than a simple majority; two-thirds is a common one.
Expert level
How does the Borda count, named after an 18th-century French scientist, choose a winner?
AnswerIt gives points based on each candidate's rank on every ballot
Jean-Charles de Borda's method awards more points for higher rankings, and the candidate with the most points wins.
A 'Condorcet winner' is a candidate who would do what?
AnswerBeat every other candidate in head-to-head matchups
Named after the Marquis de Condorcet, it's the candidate preferred by a majority over each rival one-on-one.
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