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

question 64

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) large groups of voters might grab power by circumventing elections.
• C) the representative legislative branch would exercise too much power over the presidency.
• D) regional majorities would become entrenched and prevent government from working for the common good.
• E) the president would have too much power over the legislative agenda.

Comprehend the importance and methods of auditing in information security.

Recognize the impact of ransomware on municipal operations and understand the vulnerabilities exploited.

Understand the use of biometrics for authentication purposes in organizational security.

Distinguish between trusted and untrusted networks and their relevance to organizational security.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Total Surplus

The combined total of producer surplus and consumer surplus, indicating the overall societal benefits derived from the consumption and production of a service or product.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that can occur when equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved.

Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries and to raise government revenue.