In acknowledging the dilemma inherent in group activity, James Madison
A. claimed that government could listen to all groups but should only enact policies that promote the interests of majority groups.
B. worried that government would be overly dominated by groups, but recognized that a free society is obliged to permit the advocacy of self-interest.
C. argued that the free-rider problem would hurt some groups more than others.
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.
Answer: B
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