Balancing majority rule

Definition

Balancing majority rule refers to the challenge of maintaining a fair and just system in which decisions are made by a majority while still protecting the rights and interests of minority groups. It involves finding a middle ground that prevents the dominance of the majority from leading to oppression or disregard for minority perspectives.

Related terms

Checks and balances: A system in which different branches of government have powers that limit each other's actions, preventing any single branch from becoming too powerful.

Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which protect individual rights and liberties against potential abuses by the government.

Equal protection clause: A part of the Fourteenth Amendment that requires states to treat all individuals equally under the law, preventing discrimination based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics.