Question

which of the following is not a linkage institution?
○ a political party
○ a cabinet office
○ a lobby
○ a special interest group

Explanation:

Linkage institutions connect citizens to government. Political parties, lobbies (interest groups' lobbying), and special interest groups are linkage institutions. A cabinet office is part of the government's executive branch, not a linkage institution (it's part of the government, not connecting citizens to it).

Answer:

B. a cabinet office