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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?
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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 it is possible to have a 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 its possible to have 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.
Which federalist paper discuses the separation of power from the tyranny of the majority?
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What was an example of majority tyranny that occurred in the US?
Revolutionary War, Civil War.
What role does democracy play in the establishment of tyranny, as suggested by the statement "tyranny is probably established out of no other regime than democracy"?
The statement suggests that democracy can lead to tyranny because in a democracy, the majority can potentially oppress the minority, leading to the rise of a tyrannical leader who claims to protect the majority's interests.
The Constitution and the principles of representative democracy helped dispel the framers' fear of a?
tyranny of the majority
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
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.
