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describe the difference between "majority rule" and "minority rights." explain how society attempts to balance these concepts

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Answer: They do not need help from other parties to pass legislation into law BEACAUE THEY HAVE THE MAJORITY OF THE VOTES NEEDED. A MINORITY GOVERNMENT HAS THE MOST SEATS OF ALL PARTIES BUT HAS 50% OF THE SEATS. They need to make "deals" with other parties in order to pass legislation into laws

Step-by-step explanation:

Majority rule is a way of organizing government where citizens freely make political decisions through voting for representatives. The representatives with the most votes then represent the will of the people through majority rule. Minority rights are rights that are guaranteed to everyone, even if they are not a part of the majority. These rights cannot be de eliminated by a majority vote. Minorities must trust that the majority will keep in mind the wishes of the minority when making decisions that affect everyone. The minority today will not necessarily be the minority of tomorrow.

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