What could the tyranny of the majority result in?

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Discrimination

Coercion

Both (1) and (2).

None of the above.

answer is C.

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Tyranny of the majority could result in both, discrimination and coercion.
The tyranny of the majority refers to the oppressive rule of the majority group over the minority group. Coercion means forcing somebody to follow something without their will. If the majority group imposes its power on the minority, it will lead to social conflict between the two groups and violence in the country. As a result, all the decisions made by the majority group will only be based on their interest excluding the views of the minority. It will hamper the unity of the nation. Therefore, the tyranny of the majority will result in discrimination and coercion.

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