alleryIn a liberal democracy, what limits the power of the majority?
AA hereditary monarch
BA large standing army
CA constitution and courts
DA single ruling party
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A constitution and courts
1. Liberal democracy works within a representative framework.
2. A constitution and a supreme court limit the majority and protect the minority.
3. An army, monarch or one party would not protect minority rights.
_Source: Wikipedia, Democracy, Lead section_
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