This document discusses different models of political participation including getting elected, campaigning, voting, contacting groups, and protesting. It also examines the linkages between citizens and the government through political institutions like parties, interest groups, elections, and media. It asks questions about how these institutions link citizens to the government and their roles in policymaking, specifically looking at how parties, interest groups, elections, Congress, the President, and courts all contribute to the political process.

3. % PARTICIPATING AMT. OF TIME, ENERGY, & KNOWLEDGE WHAT DOES THIS MODEL SAY ABOUT PARTICIPATION IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS?

9. How do Political Parties link us to government?

10. How do Interest Groups link us to government?

11. How do Elections link us to government?

12. How does Media link us to government?

13. How does Congress make policy?

14. What are some ways the President can make policy?

15. When the Court issues an opinion, is it making policy?

16. What is their role in policymaking?