Question

which statement best describes why linkage institutions are important in a democracy, such as the United States

A individuals can directly communicate their interest to public officials
B elections can give everyone a chance to run for political office
C people can more effectively hold public officials and the government accountable for their actions
D linkage institutions, ensure that the government will abide by democratic procedures

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

C people can more effectively hold public officials and the government accountable for their actions.