📜intro to political science review

Majoritarianism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Majoritarianism is a political theory and practice where the majority of an electorate has the power to make decisions that bind the entire electorate. It often leads to a situation where the needs and rights of minority groups are overlooked or suppressed in favor of the majority's preferences.

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