What Does the "Size Principle" Refer To

question 17

Multiple Choice

What does the "size principle" refer to?

• A) the underlying logic of representing all states equally in the Senate but not in the House
• B) a natural limit on majority tyranny where a large, diverse public would be more divided than unified
• C) the unified interests of a small group of self-interested citizens
• D) the unified interests of a large group of self-interested citizens
• E) achieving the largest majority possible in an election outcome

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