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Which of the following describes the concept of the “tyranny of the majority”?(1 point)
Responses

a situation in which republics allow elected officials to limit the rights of the minority
a situation in which republics allow elected officials to limit the rights of the minority

a situation in which elected representatives violate the rights given to citizens by their constitution
a situation in which elected representatives violate the rights given to citizens by their constitution

a situation in which the majority of voters can limit the rights of the minority
a situation in which the majority of voters can limit the rights of the minority

a situation in which a king can limit the rights of a majority of citizens
a situation in which a king can limit the rights of a majority of citizens

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct answer: "a situation in which the majority of voters can limit the rights of the minority."

Explanation: "Tyranny of the majority" refers to democratic rule where the majority uses its power to oppress or infringe on the rights and interests of minority groups.