Why were the Founders so worried about establishing "pure democracy"?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Note that the Founders were concerned about tyranny of the majority.
2. Explain the paradox of democracy, which involves conflict between majority rule and individual freedom.
3. Discuss how the Bill of Rights was designed to protect the people. Further, the Founders were very concerned about limited government.
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A. The executive branch was more prominent than it is today. B. The members of each state's delegation to the House of Representatives chose the senators. C. State legislatures chose senators and each state had equal representation in the Senate regardless of population. D. The Civil War had not yet happened.
Which of the following would be a consequence of a successful revolution by the insurgents?
A. refraining from making large-scale reforms and introducing small-scale changes B. taking support from the previous government's employees in setting up the insurgent's government C. retaining most of the previous government's reforms and policies D. purging of the previous government's supporters and policies completely E. compromising with the previous government's authorities and sharing power
Initiatives allow citizens to propose and enact legislation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All but which of the following groups contribute to the Muslim population in Canada?
a. Egyptians b. French c. Indians d. Indonesians