According to ________ theorists, interest groups compete and counterbalance one another in the political marketplace.

In a democratic society, the media's role in socialization _______

a. fulfills the function of investigative reporting b. provides the "eyes and ears to the world" c. shapes political belief structures and the political culture d. puts news events into context

________ act independently of states, often with a particular focus or interest

a. Interest groups b. Nongovernmental organizations c. Peacekeepers d. Proxy states e. Rogue states