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Who among the following described democracy as the ’tyranny of the majority’? Options:
Who among the following described democracy as the ’tyranny of the majority’? Options:
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Associate Tocqueville with critiques of democracy to recall his contribution.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
- J. Rousseau
- John Dunning
- James Madison
- De Tocqueville
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The Correct Option is D
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De Tocqueville described democracy as the tyranny of the majority, emphasizing the potential for majority rule to oppress minority views within a democratic system.
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