If a majority wishes to abridge rights, it often falls to the __________, which is not designed to be responsive to public desires, to protect those rights.

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The judiciary, or court system, is designed to interpret and apply the law in a manner that is independent of public opinion or majority desires, ensuring the protection of individual rights even against the wishes of the majority.

If a Majority Wishes to Abridge Rights, It Often Falls