For James Madison, the Problem Associated with a Tyranny of the Majority

question 27

Multiple Choice

For James Madison, the problem associated with a tyranny of the majority was that

• A) large factions might capture control of the government and ignore the rights of those in the minority.
• B) the representative legislative branch would exercise too much power over the presidency.
• 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.

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Solution containing more than 10–27 mol of hydrogen ions per liter; has a pH less than 7.

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