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What did the story of Socrates symbolize to the Founding Fathers?
"tyranny of the majority."
What did Tocqueville mean by tyranny of majority?
When James Madison speaks of the "tyranny of the majority" he means that the private and self-serving interests of the majority sacrificing the public good. He solved this problem by making a large electorate and a representative government.
Which federalist paper discuses the separation of power from the tyranny of the majority?
#10
The Constitution and the principles of representative democracy helped dispel the framers' fear of a?
tyranny of the majority
The rights of what must be protected in order for democracy to exist?
The rights of the minority must be protected from the tyranny of the majority
Does Madison say its possible to have tyranny in a democracy?
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
Does Madison say it is possible to have tyranny in democracy?
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
Does Madison say it is possible to have a tyranny in a democracy?
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
What did the story of Socrates symbolize to the Founding Fathers?
"tyranny of the majority."
What did Tocqueville mean by tyranny of majority?
When James Madison speaks of the "tyranny of the majority" he means that the private and self-serving interests of the majority sacrificing the public good. He solved this problem by making a large electorate and a representative government.
What is the tyranny of the majority?
the potential of a majority to monopolize power for its own gain and to the detriment of the minority rights and interests.
Which federalist paper discuses the separation of power from the tyranny of the majority?
#10
What was an example of majority tyranny that occurred in the US?
Revolutionary War, Civil War.
Are federal systems of government less vulnerable to abuses of power and majority tyranny?
true
What is a potential problem of a direct democracy or majority rule?
tyranny through suppression of the minority
The Constitution and the principles of representative democracy helped dispel the framers' fear of a?
tyranny of the majority
Traditional objection of the democratic government?
its either tyranny of the majority or mob rule, or elite rule
