How was the initial mobilization of the gay community similar to a social movement?

What will be an ideal response?


The mobilization of the gay community initially assumed the form of a social movement. The approach was less one of direct contact with government and bargaining over specific policies. Rather it was attempting to raise the issues of concern to the group through broad public appeals and to create solidarity among the members.

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a. establishment b. free exercise c. equal protection d. due process

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A congressional committee that conducts special investigations is a

A) select committee. B) joint committee. C) standing committee. D) conference committee. E) rules committee.

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When George W. Bush left office and Barack Obama became president, there was a change in ______.

A. government B. regime C. state

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The policymaking process related to which of the following events could NOT be given as an example of groupthink?

a. The Iranian initiative c. The Persian Gulf Crisis b. The Cuban Missile Crisis d. September 11, 2001 attacks

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