In a parliament of 550 seats, a regular bill passes with a simple majority, while a constitutional amendment requires a two‑thirds majority. Party X holds 240 seats, Party Y holds 180 seats and Party Z holds 130 seats.

(a) Can Party X pass a regular bill on its own?

(b) Can Party X pass a constitutional amendment on its own?

(c) What is the smallest coalition of parties that can together achieve the two‑thirds majority required for a constitutional amendment? Give the parties involved and the total number of seats they would hold.

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In a parliament of 550 seats, a regular bill passes with a simple majority, while a constitutional amendment requires a two‑thirds majority. Party X holds 240 seats, Party Y holds 180 seats and Party Z holds 130 seats.

(a) Can Party X pass a regular bill on its own?

(b) Can Party X pass a constitutional amendment on its own?

(c) What is the smallest coalition of parties that can together achieve the two‑thirds majority required for a constitutional amendment? Give the parties involved and the total number of seats they would hold.

Accepted Answer

(a) No; (b) No; (c) Party X and Party Z - 370 seats

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