How does majority tyranny threaten political liberty? Provide an example with an explanation

What will be an ideal response?

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.

Political Science

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a. population growth, population wealth, GDP per capita, and military spending. b. disease prevention, political system, population size, and GDP per capita. c. life expectancy, adult literacy, school enrollment, and GDP per capita. d. GDP per capita, adult literacy, population growth, and social development.

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Charitable contributions are a type of tax expenditure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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