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AEWBW

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How does majority tyranny threaten political liberty? Provide an example with an explanation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

During the first three years of the economic recovery following the Great Recession, the top 1 percent of Americans enjoyed __________ percent of the gain in national wealth.
 
  a. 65
  b. 85
  c. 95
  d. 100


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Amiracle

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how the majority has the potential to tyrannize the rights of the minority. This was a concern of James Madison and other Founders.
2, Provide a recent example, such as Americans being hostile toward Muslims after 9/11or the disapproval of immigrants by Americans who believe these individuals are taking away jobs.
3, Explain how this is an example of how the majority uses law to limit the rights of the minority.

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AEWBW

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
:D TYSM

steff9894

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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