Which of the following statements best assesses how the U.S. attempts to balance the interests of the majority with the rights of individuals and minority groups?(1 point)

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The U.S. usually allows majority rule but attempts to protect the rights of individuals and minority groups through the judicial and political processes.
The U.S. usually allows majority rule but attempts to protect the rights of individuals and minority groups through the judicial and political processes.

Individual and minority groups are not guaranteed any rights in the U.S.
Individual and minority groups are not guaranteed any rights in the U.S.

Minority groups have been guaranteed equality but are not tolerated when their viewpoints do not match the majority.
Minority groups have been guaranteed equality but are not tolerated when their viewpoints do not match the majority.

The U.S. allows individuals to express themselves unless their viewpoints are offensive to the majority.
The U.S. allows individuals to express themselves unless their viewpoints are offensive to the majority.
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The statement that best assesses how the U.S. attempts to balance the interests of the majority with the rights of individuals and minority groups is:

The U.S. usually allows majority rule but attempts to protect the rights of individuals and minority groups through the judicial and political processes.

This statement accurately reflects the framework of democracy in the U.S., where majority rule is a principle, yet there are safeguards in place, such as the Constitution and judicial review, to ensure that the rights of individuals and minority groups are protected.