Asked by Corynna Stookey on Apr 25, 2024
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Concern for the dangers of uneducated mob rule led James Madison and others of his time to caution against which of the following?
A) The right to bear arms
B) Freedom of speech
C) Democratic republics
D) Popular sovereignty
E) Direct democracy
Uneducated Mob
A disparaging term for a group of people acting disorderly or violently with little understanding or awareness of the issues at hand.
Popular Sovereignty
This concept refers to the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives.
- Understand the reasoning that led the creators of the Constitution to avoid establishing a direct democracy.
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Joanne DuongMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
James Madison and other founders were concerned about the dangers of uneducated mob rule which is the essence of direct democracy. They believed that direct democracy allowed the uneducated majority to impose their will on the minority, which would result in the destruction of individual rights and freedoms. Therefore, they advocated for a democratic republic where elected representatives could make decisions on behalf of the people.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the reasoning that led the creators of the Constitution to avoid establishing a direct democracy.