To amend the constitution, three separate approvals are required:

1. At least two‑thirds of the members present in the lower house.
2. At least one‑half of the total membership of the upper house.
3. A national referendum in which at least $55\%$ of the votes cast are in favour, provided that at least $40\%$ of the total electorate vote.

The lower house has $300$ members, of which $80\%$ are present on the day of the vote. The upper house has $100$ members, all present. The electorate consists of $5{,}000{,}000$ registered voters, and the expected turnout is $60\%$.

What is the minimum number of affirmative votes required in each of the three stages for the amendment to be adopted?

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To amend the constitution, three separate approvals are required:

1. At least two‑thirds of the members present in the lower house.
2. At least one‑half of the total membership of the upper house.
3. A national referendum in which at least $55\%$ of the votes cast are in favour, provided that at least $40\%$ of the total electorate vote.

The lower house has $300$ members, of which $80\%$ are present on the day of the vote. The upper house has $100$ members, all present. The electorate consists of $5{,}000{,}000$ registered voters, and the expected turnout is $60\%$.

What is the minimum number of affirmative votes required in each of the three stages for the amendment to be adopted?

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Lower house = 160, Upper house = 50, Referendum = 1 650 000 ‘yes' votes.

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