Question 1

In acknowledging the dilemma inherent in group activity,James Madison

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

In acknowledging the dilemma inherent in group activity,James Madison

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

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Exam 9: Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

In acknowledging the dilemma inherent in group activity,James Madison

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

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

State and Local Politics: Maintaining Our Differences

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