Risk to Democratic Ideals

In the context of the foundations of democracy in the United States, democratic ideals are principles that guide the functioning of government and the relationship between citizens and the state. Prominent among these ideals are concepts such as individual liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty. Suppose a newly established government outlines a structure where laws are created by a majority vote of the electorate, without explicit protections for individual rights or minorities. Which foundational democratic ideal is most at risk in this scenario?