A special majority for constitutional amendments requires: 1. A majority of the total membership of each House. 2. A majority of not less than two- thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
What does the term 'special majority' mean with respect to constitutional amendments?
Asked in FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS OFFICER TREASURY OFFICER 2016 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Types of Amendments: By simple majority, special majority, and special majority with state ratification)
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Answer: B. At least two-thirds of all members of a house
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