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Pete Reads John C. Calhoun's 'Disquisition on Government' - Complete

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Balancing Power in Governance

This chapter explores the complexities of government structures and their relationship with oppression, emphasizing the need for limitations to ensure diverse community representation. It critiques the idea of a numerical majority as the sole expression of the people's will, arguing for the importance of mechanisms that protect minority interests. The discussion also highlights the challenges of achieving ideal governance while maintaining the delicate balance between power and representation.

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