POLI 101 Study Guide - Regulamentul Organic, Liberal Democracy, Canadian Identity
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A situation in which a government or other authority democratically supported by a majority of its subjects makes policies or takes actions benefitting that majority, without regard for the rights or welfare of the rest of its subjects. Aristotle"s unflattering portrait of majority rule may offend our democratic sensibilities. Majority rule can involve unjust treatment of minorities. Stephen harper"s attack on groups and organizations which he does not like, including kairos and pride toronto. Majority of voters could elect a government that would forbid members of a non-white minority to own property. A regime in which political decisions are made by a representative body called parliament. Fathers of confederation were concerned about mob rule. Through a process of responsible government, those officers are selected by our elected representatives. Gave crown a role as a last-chance safety valve. In some sense, the most indirect of indirect democracies.
