| Political Parties |
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win elections
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promote political objectives
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recruit and socialize leaders
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impose discipline and control
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mobilize citizens
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promote nationalism
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| Interest Groups |
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influence the political process
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represent a particular interest
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more significance where state autonomy is low
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| Social Movements |
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influence societal as well as political process
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agenda has numerous political implications
frequently work outside/around established political institutions
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