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What sustains the Bill of Rights?
majority rule
Which document established the majority rule with rights of the minority protected?
The Bill Of Rights
What are some examples minority rights?
What is an example of majority rule and minority rights?
What do most state Constitution include?
The majority of state constitutions include some form of a bill of rights. Typically, they mirror the rights found in the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution.
Does the U.S. balance majority rule with minority rights?
Yes.
Is the exclusionary rule part of the Bill of Rights?
No it is not...it was grounded on the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. Not part of the Bill of Rights
What are some responsibilities of majority rule?
There is no such thing given the context of the question. There are either rights, shared by minority and majority alike; or there is no rights but what the majority would grant to the minority - therefore they (the majority) have no responsibilities to the minority at all.
Why did some founders believe that majority rule could be a threat?
Natural rights.
The Constitution contains protections for both minority rights and majority rule?
true
What does Majority rule with minority rights mean when associated with the US government?
Majority rule means a numerical majority of the voting populace holds the power to make decisions binding on everyone. Minority rights are rights guaranteed to minorities that cannot be removed or modified, even by a vote of the majority.
How does majority rule conflict with individual rights?
Majority rule refers to the facet of democracy that allows what the most people want to occur. This is the basis for our voting system in the US. However, if the wants of the majority infringe upon the rights of people in the minority, the majority may have to make concessions.
What is the purpose of the US bill rights?
To establish the rule of law.
