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Helpp! What are the most important democratic ideals and practices?

How does the government best protect individuals rights and minority rights, yet have the majority rule?

Why was the bill of rights added to the constitution?

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Some cornerstones of these issues are freedom of assembly and speech, inclusiveness and equality, membership, consent, voting, right to life and minority rights. Generally, there are two types of democracy: direct and representative.

Two other places the Constitution addresses majority rule and minority rights are in Article VI of the Constitution and the First Amendment. Article VI ensures that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties take precedence over state laws. ... The First Amendment gives all citizens basic rights.

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