James Madison Feared Majority Rule Because He Thought It Would

question 51

Multiple Choice

James Madison feared majority rule because he thought it would have which of the following negative effects?

• A) It would increase the political influence of wealthy elites.
• B) It would prohibit swift decision making.
• C) It would make it easy for large numbers of people to agree on decisions.
• D) It would undermine freedom and threaten individual rights.
• E) It would promote less responsiveness of elected officials to citizens.

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