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How does a democracy work to protect the rights and ideas of the majority and the minorities in a society?
A democracy protects the rights and ideas of the majority through the vote or ballot in which the majority rules. A democracy protects the rights and ideas of a minority only if it also has a supreme law such as a constitution that puts limits on what the majority rule may do.
If referendum is not the hallmark of democracy then what is?
Government by the majority which preserves the rights of the minority. This does not have to take the form of a referendum on every issue. In fact, having a referendum on each new law could lead to a dictatorship of the majority because there is nothing to protect the rights of the minority.
What is the importance of minority rights?
Minority rights protect many ethnic groups.
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
When the will of the majority is exercised the rights of the must be protected in order for democracy to exist?
minority
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 must be protected on order for democracy to exist?
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When the will of the majority is exercised the rights of the BLANK must be protected in order for democracy to exist?
minority
How does democracy protect individual rights?
It provides for a foundation of Rights through the constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Why is it important in a liberal democratic country to protect minority rights?
Failure to protect minorities prevents a true contest of ideas since the majority can simply assert its will over all. Democracy requires a contest of ideas to promote the best policies.
When A democracy requires representatives protection of individual and minority rights and what else to function?
regular elections
Which is not one of the 8 tenets of American democracy a evolution theory b equality c individual worth d minority rights?
Evolution theory is not one of the 8 tenets of American democracy. Individual worth, minority rights, and equality are some of the tenets.
