No: the framers had only a simple majority in mind

Article Abstract:

Article I/7 of the US Constitution balances the rights of large and small states and a three-fifths rule upsets this balance, intruding on the powers of the other two branches of government. The framers of the constition considered a simple majority sufficient for the passage of laws. Legislators could require more than a 60% supermajority for selected topics or even all laws. When a chamber of Congress impacts its relationship with other institutions, it is guilty of constitutional violation and more specifically of separation of powers.

Separation of powers, Powers and duties, United States. Congress, Representative government and representation, Representative government, Majorities

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Macs and PCs: friends at last; new technology makes Apple/DOS connectivity simple

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The two main advantages of the Macintosh computer for attorneys are the easy connectivity with operating systems such as DOS, UNIX and Windows and the growing availability of software useful to lawyers. MacLink Plus, SoftPC and Softwindows are examples of software packages facilitating this connectivity. Ready for Trial and TrialMaker are Macintosh software packages particularly useful to trial attorneys. Optix 4.0 is a document-imaging program with several novel features.

Usage, Innovations, Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Connectivity, Apple Macintosh (680X0-based system), MacLinkPlus/PC 5.1 (Data conversion software), SoftPC 3.0 (Terminal emulation software)

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Listening to friends of the court

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A pending amendment to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure should make it easier for amicus curiae briefs to avoid repetition of what the parties have said. The amended rule permits an amicus to file his papers a week after the principal brief is filed, and the amicus brief need not contain all the elements of a party's brief and must not exceed half the length of the principal brief. Amicus briefs can be useful and judges should be open to their help.

Appellate procedure, Appeals (Law)

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