How does majority tyranny threaten political liberty? Provide an example with an explanation

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how the majority has the potential to tyrannize the rights of the minority. This was a concern of James Madison and other Founders.
2, Provide a recent example, such as Americans being hostile toward Muslims after 9/11or the disapproval of immigrants by Americans who believe these individuals are taking away jobs.
3, Explain how this is an example of how the majority uses law to limit the rights of the minority.

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a. single-member districts b. at-large elections c. run-off elections d. recall elections e. referendum proceedings

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