1. Madison and the Federalist Papers
This scenario favours the formation of large majorities that will take over power. ... That or the majority will be too big to be homogenous in it. ... The complexities of a representative democracy are further seen in that Madison makes a point to discuss laws and rules that should be in place to guard small groups against majority ones. ... He also made a case for elections, essentially the majority principle that makes it possible for the will of the majority to prevail over the minority. That solution formed another problem, the possibility of the tyranny of the majority. ...
- Word Count: 1364
- Approx Pages: 5
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate