Question

One main idea expressed by Ralph Waldo Emerson is that a government based on majority rule cannot be based on justice. What argument did he give to support this idea?
A.) Those in power are corrupt.
B.) That those in power are easily corruptible.
C.) That there is no one who will listen to the minority.
D.) That humans are weak and cannot be trusted to do what is right for the common good.

Answer 1

THAT those in power are easily corruptible B.)

Answer 2

The majority rule is not the same as inidividuals, who should be free to express their opinions and rights. Ralph Waldo Emerson believed in civil disobedience when called for. Those in power are easily corruptible and thus it's important that individuals speak for themselves.