What political theory did Calhoun advocate to protect minority rights?
Concurrent Majority
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Direct Democracy
Answer
John C. Calhoun advocated for the concept of a concurrent majority, which would allow a minority to block proposals that it felt infringed on its liberties. This idea was meant to protect minority rights, particularly those of the white South, against majority rule.
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