Tyranny of the minority occurs when ______.
a. a large number of citizens use their power to trample on the rights of smaller groups
b. small numbers of citizens trample on the rights of the larger population
c. authoritarian leaders trample on the rights of the citizens through unitary rule
d. liberal leaders give more rights to their supporters than they do to their opponents
b. small numbers of citizens trample on the rights of the larger population
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What is the most significant power of the standing committee?
a. reporting legislation b. writing the language in all bills c. determining the schedule of hearings d. setting policies for America’s federal tax system e. recording all debate on the House and Senate floor