Majority can be defined as, the greater number or part; a number more than half of the total; and can also be defined as, the political party, group, or faction having the most power by virtue of its larger representation or electoral strength. Majority in the sense of government does not refer to the greatest number of people, most of the time. The government consists of a few powerful individuals that control society and the …showed first 75 words of 1215 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1215 total…organized country and government will arise. "We are accustomed to say, that the mass of men are unprepared; but improvement is slow ..." (Thoreau 4). It is fair to say that as long as the lesser of more power are in control and govern the greater people of less power, government will work in favor of only those in power. <Tab/> <Tab/> Works Cited Thoreau, Henry David. "Civil Disobedience"