How are voting rights allocated for member decisions?

• A. Votes are weighted by tenure.
• B. Each eligible voting member has one vote; certain actions may require a larger approval threshold.
• C. Only officers may vote.
• D. Members vote only on elections.

Answer: (B)

Voting rights are designed to give each eligible member an equal voice. In most member decisions, every eligible member has one vote, which keeps the process fair and straightforward. But for major actions—such as changing bylaws or approving budgets—the rules often require a larger approval threshold, like a supermajority, to ensure broad consensus before significant changes are made. This approach balances democratic participation with stability on important issues. The other options don’t fit because weighting by tenure would skew influence, only officers voting excludes most members, and voting only on elections ignores other governance decisions.