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In a referendum, what does a double majority require?

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In a referendum, what does a double majority require?

AA majority of voters in a majority of states to vote for the changeCorrect
BAll voters in every state to vote for the change
CA majority of voters in only one state to vote for the change
DParliament to approve the change without voters

The fact states that a double majority requires a majority of voters in a majority of states to vote for the change.

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