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Does democracy criticize the majority?
A properly functioning democracy IS the majority - the people - majority rule, minority rights.While there is always room for criticism, it should be constructive, not constant carping by the self-interested or the unrealistically idealistic or those seeking indirect power over the majority. Vocal minorities seek to overthrow democracy - the will of the majority - to implement their own minority agenda over the majority. Such a system of rule by the minority over the majority is Oligarchy, not Democracy.
How is democracy bad?
Democracy is bad because the majority has complete power over the minority.
Which section of the Declaration of Independence defines democracy?
The first section of the Declaration of Independence defines democracy.
Do people think the direct democracy would work in us?
No I don't. The way our government is set up now is meant to protect the minority. If it was a direct democracy, the majority would continually have control, and the minority would eventually become fed up to the point that they revolted.
When the will of the majority is exercised the rights of the must be protected in order for democracy to exist?
minority
How does American democracy balance the power of majority?
by insisting on minority right :) ~NovaNET~
What is it called when government is run by the people?
Democracy as we know it IS "a government that is run by each and every persons own vote". The problem with Democracy is that it is tyranny of the majority over the minority. The U.S. Government was set up as a Constitutional Republic, NOT a Democracy, so that even the minority has a voice, and so the Majority doesn't rule over the Minority. - Pat Riot
What must accompany majority rule in the American concept of democracy?
Countermajoritarianism and a respect for minority rights are required in a liberal democracy.
When the will of the majority is exercised the rights of the BLANK must be protected in order for democracy to exist?
minority
When the will of the majority is exercised the rights of the must be protected on order for democracy to exist?
Minority... for Novanet
What is a potential problem of a direct democracy or majority rule?
tyranny through suppression of the minority
Which is more difficult o control a minority faction or majority faction?
A majority faction is generally more difficult to control in a standard democracy because, with one vote per person, they will overall have more votes than a minority faction, therefore their ideas will come into effect. To stifle a minority faction one must merely outvote them, whereas, oftentimes for majority factions you must spread the vote to many smaller (state) governments. This is where the "Republic" form of democracy was suggested by James Madison, which allows representatives to make informed decisions rather than fall to "schemes of oppression" of the majority people. So, in short, majority's harder to hold back. You just have to outvote minority.
