Pols Quizzes ch 3

In most political systems, what is considered the broadest linkage institution?

A political party

Associational interest groups are formed to

Further the political objective of their own members

Which group is considered an extremist group in the basis of its willingness to pursue extensive radical agendas through any means necessary?

Boko Haram

Major economic organizations with whom the government cultivated a special relationship because they can influence political decisions or policy changes may include

Business, labor, and farmers

Developing a taxonomy is often the blank stage in political analysis

First

Most political organizations could not function effectively without blank because they do the day to day work of politics

Foot soldiers

Imagine that you are traveling to Europe and the newspaper is reporting on the activities of le republique en marche near you. You are most likely in

France

In contrast to ideological parties, pragmatic parties tend to

Hold more flexible goals and are oriented toward moderate or incremental policy change

Voting and campaign activities influence the selection and action of political authorities. This demonstrates the concept of

Political action

Imagine a group that is established to push for specific political changes but does not attempt to elect a candidate to public office. This would mean that the group would fail to be considered a

Political party

What factor has increased the willingness and ability of individuals to join in public protests against unpopular regimes, leaders, and policies?

Social networking technologies

Certain groups are known as linkage institutions because they

Tend to link people to the political system