What is meant by Alexis de Toqueville's term, "tyranny of the majority"?

a. When minority groups assert their interests over those of the majority
b. When presidents ignore the desires of the majority of citizens
c. When terrorists use threats or violence to force their will on a population
d. When a dominant group uses its control of government to trample the rights of minority groups
e. When those not in power attempt to seize control of the government

d

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Attractive Attractive Female Male Unattractive Unattractive Female Male a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40

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What is a failed state? Name three indicators used by the Fund for Peace and Foreign Policy to evaluate failed states and give three examples of failed states.

What will be an ideal response?

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