Majority rule is a decision-making principle where the option that receives more than half of the votes is chosen. This method is commonly used in democratic systems, such as elections and legislative processes, to ensure that the preferences of the larger group are respected. It helps to simplify decision-making and provides a clear outcome based on collective opinion. In a majority rule system, each participant typically has one vote, and the choice with the most votes wins. This approach is foundational in many democratic governments and is often contrasted with other methods, such as consensus decision-making, where agreement from all members is required.