Enemmistöäänestystä

Enemmistöäänestystä, or majority voting, is a fundamental electoral system used in many democratic countries. In this system, a candidate or proposal that receives more than half of the votes cast is declared the winner. There are several variations of majority voting, including simple majority and absolute majority. A simple majority, also known as a plurality, requires a candidate to receive more votes than any other single candidate, even if it's not more than 50% of the total votes. An absolute majority, on the other hand, requires a candidate to secure strictly over 50% of all cast votes.

If no candidate achieves an absolute majority in the first round, a second round of voting, known as a runoff election, may be held. Typically, a runoff involves the two candidates who received the most votes in the initial round. The candidate who wins this second round then secures the required majority. Majority voting systems are often praised for their simplicity and for producing clear winners, which can contribute to governmental stability. However, they can also be criticized for potentially excluding minority viewpoints or leading to tactical voting. The specific rules and implementation of majority voting can vary significantly between different jurisdictions and electoral contexts.