What majority in parliament is constitutionally required on the first ballot to elect the President of the Republic?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Two-thirds majority of sitting members
- Step 1: Article 49 specifies that the president is elected by secret ballot by a two-thirds majority of the Chamber of Deputies on the first round.
- Step 2: On subsequent ballots, an absolute majority of the quorum is sufficient.
Answer
Two-thirds majority of sitting members.
Why not the others: 'Absolute majority of 50 percent plus one' applies to subsequent ballots; 'Unanimous consensus' is not legally required; 'Three-fourths supermajority' is not specified in the constitution.
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