Which statement best describes why linkage institutions are important in a democracy such as the United States?(1 point)

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Elections give everyone a chance to run for political office.
Elections give everyone a chance to run for political office.

Linkage institutions ensure that the government will abide by democratic procedures.
Linkage institutions ensure that the government will abide by democratic procedures.

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

Individuals can directly communicate their interests to public officials

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Individuals can directly communicate their interests to public officials