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when the political philosopher alexis de tocqueville warned against \th…

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when the political philosopher alexis de tocqueville warned against \the tyranny of the majority\ in the united states, what was he concerned about?
the sustainability of free enterprisethe welfare of minority groupsthe ignorance of the massesthe arrogance of its leaders
question 17
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what drew the founding fathers to the political philosophy of john locke?
his disdain for armed revolutionhis concept of a social compacthis preference for capitalism

Explanation:

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Alexis de Tocqueville was concerned about the potential for the majority to oppress minority groups. In a democratic system, if the majority has too much unchecked power, it can lead to the neglect or harm of the interests of smaller groups. This is what "the tyranny of the majority" refers to.
John Locke's concept of a social compact was appealing to the Founding Fathers. The social compact theory posits that people enter into a contract with each other and with the government. The government's power is derived from the consent of the governed, and its role is to protect the natural rights (life, liberty, and property) of the people. If the government fails in this, the people have the right to alter or abolish it. This idea was in line with the Founding Fathers' views on governance and the relationship between the people and the state.

Answer:

For the first question: the welfare of minority groups.
For the second question: his concept of a social compact.