Does Madison say it is possible to have tyranny in a democracy? Explain.

Madison in his writings and speeches warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in democracy or the ability for the majority in a democracy to rule however it pleased because its powered was unchecked. Therefore, Madison did indeed believe that tyranny was possible in democracy because of this notion or fear of majority rule.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-24

James Madison warned of the potential for tyranny in a democracy, specifically the tyranny of the majority. To prevent such an outcome, he recommended a republican government with checks and balances, as embodied in the U.S. Constitution. ;

Answered by sandeepskp456 | 2024-06-24

Madison warned that tyranny could arise in a democracy, especially through the 'tyranny of the majority.' He believed a republican government, combined with checks and balances, could protect minority rights against majority oppression. Madison argued that a large republic would help mitigate these risks by reducing the likelihood of any single majority overwhelming the rights of minorities.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-09-05