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The tension that comes with trying to balance majority rule and minority rights is one of the conflicts that come about with a commitment to

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With a commitment to constitutional democracy. The majority gets to decide what the country does, in a theoretical democracy, but at the same time the minority has human rights that should not be infringed on. Therefore, there is a balance that should be maintained. Figuring out this balance is a challenge faced by every politician and lawmaker.
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