The candidate who had to appear on television and give the "Checkers" speech in order to save his position as the vice presidential candidate was

What best describes a linkage institution?

a. a channel through which people's concerns become part of the political agenda b. a location to express a political opinion c. the formation of a special interest group d. an environment where one learns about the political process

International law emerged in the 17th century as ______.

a. modern states were formed and began to interact with each other b. nonstate actors became increasingly involved in the international system c. international and supranational organizations were being established to address many global issues d. the League of Nations was formed to promote world peace