The American system allows for the will of the majority to be blocked by
a. a declaration of martial law.
b. the Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court.
c. the lack of institutional mechanisms for gauging public opinion.
d. no means.
e. majority rule.
Ans: b. the Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court.
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