The student senate was voting on whether student funds should be used for the new recycling effort on campus.The vote was six yes,three no,and two abstain.The motion passed because the _____ method of voting was in effect.
A)consensus
B)majority
C)plurality
D)part-of-the-whole

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In a plurality voting system, the option that receives the most votes wins, even if it does not achieve an absolute majority of all votes cast. In this case, "yes" received more votes than any other option, making it the winner without needing a majority of all votes.

The Student Senate Was Voting on Whether Student Funds Should