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Majority Rights

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Majority rights refer to the rights given by democratic systems where decisions are made by majority rule but minority rights must be protected.

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Practice Questions (11)

What is a key feature of the U.S Constitution that helps to balance minority and majority rights?
How does a filibuster help balance minority and majority rights in Congress?
What is the role of interest groups in balancing minority and majority rights?
What effect did the 19th Amendment have on the balance between minority and majority rights in the US?
How did Brown v Board of Education influence balance between minority and majority rights?
What was the effect of Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v Hodges on balance between minority and majority rights?
In the context of AP US Government, how has the historic struggle to balance minority and majority rights influenced modern voting laws?
How did the Civil Rights Movement's focus on balancing minority and majority rights affect current interpretations of free speech?
How might increased diversity within the U.S population influence future strategies for balancing minority and majority rights?
In what ways could technology influence the balancing of minority and majority rights in future American politics?
How may campaign finance laws impact future efforts to balance minority and majority rights?

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