How is the value of “majority rule” limited by the republican structure of the U.S. Constitution?
How is the value of “majority rule” limited by the republican structure of the U.S. Constitution? Describe how each example(s) limits majority rule and give examples in the U.S. Constitution. (Review the federalist papers and “The Darkside of the Constitution.”)
I will expect you to be able to explain how each of the following concepts embedded IN the US Constitution limits majority rule by: defining each concepts, explaining how it is used to limit majority rule, and by giving an example. The concepts are:
-Checks and Balances
-Separation of Power
-Divisions of Power (Federalism)
-Different Modes of Election
-Different terms of office
-Indirect Elections
-Appointed officials
-Super majorities-required for action
-Judicial Review and role of the legal profession and courts (see:Dolbeare Bicameral Legislature
