A political theory, not a logical deduction
A logical deduction is true if its premises are true.
Example:
Premise 1:
All citizens over 18 may vote.
Premise 2:
Ahmed is 20.
Conclusion:
Ahmed may vote.
That follows necessarily.
A political theory is different.
It proposes how political institutions are likely to behave.
For example:
If one community permanently dominates elections, minorities may gradually lose political influence.
That is not a logical necessity.
Different constitutional arrangements could produce different outcomes.
For example:
Country A
permanent majority
independent courts
strong constitutional rights
federal system
Minorities may remain well protected.
Country B
permanent majority
weak courts
few constitutional safeguards
Minorities may receive much less protection.
So the theory predicts a risk, not an unavoidable conclusion.
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