A linkage institution is a structure within a society that connects the people to the government or centralized authority. These institutions include: elections, political parties, interest groups, and the media.
The younger the person is, the less likely they are to be involved in politics and to vote. In addition, if a person has gone through at least high school, and or college, they are more likely to vote in elections than someone who has a lesser form of education.
One government electoral requirement is that you have to register with a political party before you vote for a presidential candidate. It's hard to get people to vote, especially if they have to immediately identify which party they would like to be associated with before the vote which is the main reason so many people choose to be Independents for the sole fact that you don't have to to choose one side or the other.
Citizens are most connected to the government through media. The media gives them a quick insight to candidates and issues that they may choose to vote on. Though media can be helpful, it may also hinder. Media can be very biased and one-sided but it still has to give you the facts. It is the fastest and easiest way for the government to advertise candidates and issues and to also see how the people respond to certain issues.
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