On the other hand, this change of attitude has led, in many instances, to government by organized minorities, for, with the division of the masses into political parties, it is easy for an organized minority to hold the balance of power, and thus impress its will upon majorities.
Beck warns about the risks of organized minorities dominating political power in a divided electorate.
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