In Acknowledging the Dilemma Inherent in Group Activity,James Madison

question 52

Multiple Choice

In acknowledging the dilemma inherent in group activity,James Madison

• A)argued that the free-rider problem would hurt some groups more than others.
• B)claimed that government could listen to all groups but should only enact policies that promote the interests of majority groups.
• C)worried that government would be overly dominated by groups,but recognized that a free society is obliged to permit the advocacy of self-interest.
• D)argued that government must restrict the activities of groups,so that political parties could act as the major instrument of democracy.
• E)All of these answers are correct.

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