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What is the tyranny of the majority?
The tyranny of the majority is a concept in which the majority in a society or group has the power to make decisions that oppress or marginalize minority groups. This can lead to unfair treatment, discrimination, or disregard for the rights and interests of minority members. It is a concern in democratic societies where the will of the majority can potentially infringe on the rights of individuals.
Did the federalist papers convince the public to act in the best interests of the wealthy?
Possibly, if you consider his earnestness to protect the minority from the tyranny of the majority as a subversive attempt to ensure the rights of the elite...which is always a minority.
What is the role of the minority leader in senate?
The Senate Minority leader is the spokesman for his party. He organizes the party's agenda. He is expected to be on the floor when the Senate is in session to insure their party's interests are expressed in any pending legislation or rules discussions.
Define Consociational democracy?
A political model which brings together distinct communities in shared decision making, whilst protecting the interests of the minority.
In a democracy must the interests of the few be elevated above the interests of the many?
Generally no. Democracy is primarily the view that the interests of the many outweigh the interests of the few. People jointly vote and the option that receives the majority of the votes becomes the dominant law. However, one of the important aspects of liberal democracy is that there are some rights and responsibilities that are beyond the simple vote of the population and the minorities need to be protected from the majorities. These countermajoritarian requirements are those few times that the interests of the few must be elevated above the interests of the many.
What is a clienteles?
Executive cabinet department for interests from a specific group or minority. i.e. Department of Veteran's Affairs, Department of Labor, Department of Education...ect.
Name five components of the statement of changes in equity?
Contributed Capital, Treasury Stock, Minority Interests, Other Comprehensive Income, and ....Retained Earnings perhaps?
What is a Clientele agency?
Executive cabinet department for interests from a specific group or minority. i.e. Department of Veteran's Affairs, Department of Labor, Department of Education...ect.
What dilemmas do representatives encounter when choosing between trustee and delegate?
With the trustee model, there is a chance that the representative will act for the benefit of his or her own interests as opposed to the interests of his or her constituents. With the delegate model, there is a chance that the representative will not make the best decision for his constituency as a whole and ignore the minority as well.
What happens to minority interests once real estate is publicly sold?
You didn't provide enough detail, especially regarding the nature of the 'minority' interest. In any case the question covers an area too complex to answer here. Perhaps the video in the link provided below will help you figure out the answer.
In Thoreau's view what is the ethical responsibility of a government to a minority population?
Thoreau believed that the government has an ethical responsibility to protect the rights and interests of minority populations, even if it means going against the majority. He argued that it is the duty of the government to ensure justice and fair treatment for all its citizens, regardless of their numbers.
There is a minority or there are a minority?
a minority is a minor person
