Examples of majoritarianism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Traditional majoritarianism reduces polarization, creates strong candidates, and gives voters a recognizable opposition that can be called upon when necessary. — Sean-michael Pigeon, National Review, 23 June 2021 And from majoritarianism to authoritarianism is a very short slide backwards. — Angelina Jolie, Time, 17 Apr. 2021 In newspaper columns and academic work, Mehta had been critical of the majoritarianism of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). — Billy Perrigo, Time, 19 Mar. 2021 This brand of majoritarianism is objectively un-American, undermining the proper constitutional limits of the federal government to lord over states and localities. — David Harsanyi, National Review, 18 Mar. 2021 Wherever and whenever slavery enjoyed majority support, Calhoun’s enthusiasm for counter-majoritarianism mysteriously waned. — Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 28 Oct. 2020 There is more to intelligent and decent government than sheer numeric might and majoritarianism — see again the Bill of Rights. — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 9 Sep. 2020 Crass majoritarianism gives them a choice of living under Californian government in California or living under Californian government in Wyoming. — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 9 Sep. 2020 Populism is unhindered majoritarianism and liberalism is the hindrance. — The Economist, 4 Dec. 2019

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“Majoritarianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majoritarianism. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.

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