What minimum proportion of voting rights must be represented to demand a poll on a resolution under the Model Articles?

• A. One third
• B. One tenth
• C. One half
• D. One fifth

Answer: (B)

Minimum proportion of voting rights needed to demand a poll on a resolution under the Model Articles is 10%. This threshold lets a meaningful minority require a poll without letting very small groups trigger one. If there were 1,000 voting rights in total, those demanding the poll would need at least 100 voting rights. The chair can also demand a poll, but the question concerns the minimum proportion held by those insisting on it. The other options—one third, one half, or one fifth—do not match the standard threshold set by the Model Articles.