Balancing Minority and Majority Rights Practice Test

The unitary executive, because presidential control of administration ensures minority party senators can block legislation through agencies.

The Senate filibuster and cloture rule, letting a determined minority delay action unless a supermajority agrees to close debate.

Direct democracy, because senators vote directly on behalf of citizens and a bare majority automatically becomes law nationwide.

Federalist No. 51, because separation of powers guarantees simple majorities always prevail quickly in each chamber of Congress.

Judicial review, because the Supreme Court can veto bills before passage when a minority objects to the bill’s policy effects.