A) a situation in which the majority of voters can limit the rights of the minority
B) a situation in which a king can limit the rights of a majority of citizens
C) a situation in which republics allow elected officials to limit the rights of the minority
D) a situation in which elected representatives violate the rights given to citizens by their constitution
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The concept of the "tyranny of the majority" is best described by:
A) a situation in which the majority of voters can limit the rights of the minority.
This term refers to the potential for a majority to impose its will on a minority, thereby infringing upon the rights and freedoms of those in the minority.
