What vote threshold must be reached for the legislature to approve new taxes or raise fees?
A. a plurality
B. a simple majority (50% + 1)
C. a supermajority of 55%
D. a supermajority of two thirds
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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