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.

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