B. Why is it important for parties to influence public opinion if they want to shape public policy? C. To what degree do you think political parties allow citizens to participate in the democratic process? Do they give some citizens more opportunity to participate than others? How could political parties be made more successful as linkage institutions?

B. Public opinion does not make public policy; rather, it restrains government officials from making truly unpopular actions/laws.

C. By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens' interests. There are two special rights only for U.S. citizens: voting in federal elections and running for federal office.

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.

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