Background: In 1835, Alexis de Toqueville coined the phrase "tyranny of the majority," but the concept has been in place since the time of Socrates and is discussed at length in The Federalist Papers. Throughout history, the idea of this tyranny has been used as a criticism of democracy.
Assignment: Define the concept of the "tyranny of the majority." Does this idea prove the founders of the United States government correct in mistrusting the public at large? Why or why not? Do you believe this concept meshes with or opposes the American Constitution's First Amendment? Why or why not?
Be sure to answer all parts of the assignment as points will be deducted for portions not answered.
Adhere to APA formatting and reference guidelines when writing your response. Additionally, your response should be free of grammatical errors, use complete sentences, and give specific details to support statements.
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