Which of the following statements summarizes the relationship between the political opportunity structure and the likelihood a social movement will be successful?

A. Social movements are less likely to develop when political systems appear vulnerable.
B. Social movements are more likely to develop when political systems appear vulnerable.
C. Political structure has no bearing on the success of social movements.
D. Social movements are possible only when the political system is stable.


B. Social movements are more likely to develop when political systems appear vulnerable.

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