For James Madison, the problem associated with a tyranny of the majority was that:
a. large groups of voters might grab power by circumventing elections
b. large factions might capture control of the government and ignore the rights of those in the minority
c. regional majorities would become entrenched and prevent government from working for the common good
d. the president would have too much power over the legislative agenda
Answer: b. large factions might capture control of the government and ignore the rights of those in the minority
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