Majority rule works best when consensus has been achieved through negotiation and compromise, persuasion, and voting. This allows for the majority to make decisions while also considering the needs and opinions of the minority. However, it is important to note that minority rights should still be protected in a democratic society.

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Majority Rule

Question 34

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Majority rule

A) is, by definition, antithetical to minority rights.
B) works only when all citizens share the same religious beliefs.
C) works only when consensus has been achieved through negotiation and compromise, persuasion, and voting.
D) is not a defining characteristic of democracy.
E) is a system that occurs when those in the minority organize and see to influence policy.

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