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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James Madison recognized the importance of allowing groups to advocate for their self-interests in a free society, but also acknowledged the potential for government to be overly dominated by groups. He did not suggest that government should only promote the interests of majority groups or restrict the activities of groups. He also did not specifically address the free-rider problem.

In Acknowledging the Dilemma Inherent in Group Activity,James Madison