Explain how the Occupy movement and Tea Party movement in the United States shaped political discourse and public opinion. Be sure to note the mechanisms behind the movements (i.e., social media, organization, etc.)
What will be an ideal response?
Students should define what a social movement is and use the Occupy and Tea Party movements to illustrate these points. The methods (using communication, tactics, etc.) between the two groups are very similar, but the members and their ideologies are very different.
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When the cost and benefits of a policy are widely distributed, they are
A. limited to a relatively small number of citizens. B. spread over many, most, or even all citizens. C. enjoyed by only one demographic. D. limited to one geographic region. E. spread over a number of states.
Injunction requires someone to take a specified action toensure another's rights
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Realists believe that there is no such thing as international law
a. True b. False
What is the relationship between social media and the basic communication model?