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

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

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

This best matches the definition of the “tyranny of the majority,” where the majority uses its power to oppress or limit minority rights.