: Without legal protections, a numerical majority could vote to take away the property, freedoms, or lives of a minority. A just government acts as a "buffer" to prevent this.
: In the Russian Federation , the Constitution guarantees the rights of indigenous small-numbered peoples (Article 69), ensuring their unique culture is protected regardless of the majority's views. : Without legal protections, a numerical majority could
: Define "democracy," "rule of law," and "political pluralism". : Without legal protections