If people believe they need government, then give them the kind of government that gives them the illusion of sovereignty. In a democracy, the people are allowed to vote for their next leader. Voting gives citizens the feeling of truly participating in their government. In a democracy, there is a general will set by the majority. The people should create a constitution to protect minorities. According to James Madison in Federalist 10, majority rule is necessary. He says that no man should be allowed to judge his own actions, because his judgment would be biased in favor of