Linkage Institutions

Linkage institutions _________ people to government

• Rallies

• Connect

• Merge

• align

Which of the following correctly defines a linkage institution?

• A linkage institution provides Americans with economic assistance.

• A linkage institution connects Americans to the political process

• A linkage institution is part of the checks and balances system.

• A linkage institution relates to the Supreme Court?

Linkage institutions are essential because they _______ public opinion to policymakers.

• A) Translate

• B) Ignore

• C) Obstruct

• D) Confuse

Which of the following is NOT considered a linkage institution?

• A) Political parties

• B) Interest groups

• C) The military

• D) The media

How do linkage institutions primarily influence government policy?

• A) By enforcing laws

• B) By connecting citizens with policymakers

• C) By creating laws

• D) By judging laws

Which of the following best describes the role of the media as a linkage institution?

• A) Enforcing laws

• B) Educating the public

• C) Connecting citizens to government

• D) Providing entertainment

Interest groups are considered linkage institutions because they _______.

• A) Create laws

• B) Connect citizens with policymakers

• C) Enforce laws

• D) Judge laws

What is a primary function of political parties as linkage institutions?

• A) To create laws

• B) To connect citizens with government

• C) To enforce laws

• D) To judge laws

Which of the following is a characteristic of linkage institutions?

• A) They are part of the judicial branch

• B) They connect people to the political process

• C) They are part of the executive branch

• D) They are part of the legislative branch

Linkage institutions help to _______ democracy by connecting citizens to their government.

• A) Weaken

• B) Strengthen

• C) Ignore

• D) Obstruct