Why was the threat of a tyrannical majority greater in America than elsewhere? What underlying assumptions does Tocqueville make about the power of the majority?

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Mckenna Bass

8 August, 05:36

Why was the threat of a tyrannical majority greater in America than elsewhere? What underlying assumptions does Tocqueville make about the power of the majority?

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Roscoe · Answer 1

The "tyranny of the majority" belief was just used by those who did not want to enfranchise the lower class because they wanted the wealthy elites to have all the political power. You can also check your answer on google