The Constitution in American Life: Featuring the Friends of Publius
Four educators connect U.S. history, politics, Supreme Court decisions, political culture, and the Center for Civic Education’s We the People curriculum to the challenges of modern democracy. Listeners gain perspective on how the Constitution continues to shape American life.
The Constitution in American Life: Featuring the Friends of Publius
Majority Rule, Minority Rule, and the Bill of Rights
In this episode, the Friends of Publius discuss the tensions between majority rule and minority rights. This question is from Unit 5, Question 3 of the Center for Civic Education’s We The People curriculum.
How does the Bill of Rights heed Madison’s concern and protect minorities against the danger of majorities?
To what extent, if any, should individual rights set forth in the Bill of Rights be limited by the will of the majority?
Which rights do you think need the most protection today, and why?