Since Madison and the Framers were fearful that local majorities would infringe on the rights of local minorities, what did they prefer over local democracies?

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Madison and the Framers preferred a large-scale republic over local democracies in order to avoid the danger of local majorities infringing on the rights of local minorities. A large-scale republic would have a more diverse population, making it less likely for one specific group to hold a dominant majority and oppress minority groups.

Since Madison and the Framers Were Fearful That Local Majorities