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James Madison's solution to the problem of factions (special interests) has,in the modern policy process,actually contributed to the problem by


A) suppressing the claims of special interests,thereby making it more difficult for them to get their opinions heard by officials.
B) resulting in a fragmentation of authority among policymakers,thereby providing groups more opportunities to get their way.
C) eroding the strength of political parties,thereby increasing the opportunity for group influence.
D) weakening the legislative branch,thereby allowing groups to bully Congress into accepting their demands.
E) eroding the power of the mass media,thereby increasing the opportunity for group influence.

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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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 these answers are correct.

F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

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