Which of the following statements best characterizes social movements?

A. Social movements represent issues of concern only to social elites.
B. Social movements may express the opinions of the weak and oppressed.
C. Social movements rarely demand social change.
D. Interest groups seldom spawn social movements.
E. Traditional political parties often spawn social movements.


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. the General Assembly b. the World Trade Organization c. the Economic and Social Council d. the Secretariat

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