In The Federalist Papers James Madison argued that factions (interest groups) __________
a. are virtually impossible to form in a democracy
b. should be banned in the U.S. Constitution
c. are problematic because they will attempt to impose their preferences on others
d. are the very foundation of democratic systems and the pursuit of the common good
Answer: c
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