Majoritarianism in the United States

Concept of Majoritarianism

In the U.S., in the context of the U.S. Constitution and Federalism, Majoritarianism has the following meaning: The concept that the preferences of a majority in a group (such as a nation) should prevail in the decision-making process. (Source of this definition of Majoritarianism : University of Texas)

Majoritarianism

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• Constitution
• Federalism