Question 1

What do the unconventional and disruptive tactics that help gain attention for movement grievances encourage some scholars to call social movements?

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The unconventional and disruptive tactics that help gain attention for movement grievances encourage some scholars to call social movements contentious politics. These tactics often involve protests, demonstrations, and civil disobedience, which disrupt typical political processes and challenge existing power structures.

Question 2

_________ groups tend to favor the use of social movements more than others.

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Outsider groups, often lacking direct access to political power, tend to use social movements to influence public opinion and policy.

Question 3

What might be a last resort for excluded groups to overcome the antimajoritarian aspects of the American constitutional system?

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Question 4

In democracies, minorities can rightly have their way if

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In democracies, minorities can have their way if they are able to effectively convince enough citizens that their demands are reasonable. This is because, in a democratic system, the majority rule is based on the principle of the consent of the governed, which means that policies and decisions should reflect the will of the majority of citizens through majority rule. However, if the minority is able to persuade enough citizens that their demands are just, they have a better chance of having their way.

Question 5

Which of the following helped motivate most major social movements

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Question 6

The ________ movement has been an effort by working people, stretching from the post-Civil War period to the present, to protect jobs, to ensure decent wages and benefits, and to guarantee a healthy work environment.

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The labor movement is an effort by working people to protect jobs, ensure decent wages and benefits, and guarantee a healthy work environment. The other answer choices are not applicable as the Workingmen's movement was focused on political reform, Economic Democracy is a political theory, Bread and Roses is a slogan for the labor movement, and Women's movement is focused on women's rights and gender equality.

Question 7

The ________ movement began in the late 1960s, and gradually gained numbers, organizational strength, and political influence. Its aim was to gain the same civil rights protections under the law enjoyed by blacks and other minority groups.

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The gay and lesbian movement, which began in the late 1960s, sought to achieve equal civil rights protections under the law, similar to those enjoyed by blacks and other minority groups. This movement gained momentum and political influence over time.

Question 8

What social movement resulted in a series of massive demonstrations in cities across the United States in the spring of 2006?

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The immigrants' rights movement resulted in a series of massive demonstrations in cities across the United States in the spring of 2006. The protests were aimed at opposing proposed legislation that would have made it a federal crime to be an undocumented immigrant in the United States. The movement emphasized the contributions of immigrants to American society and called for comprehensive immigration reform.

Question 9

Which of the following has had a major social movement?

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All of the choices have had major social movements. The Abolitionist movement fought to end slavery, the Populist movement sought to promote the rights of farmers and workers, the Labor rights movement fought for better conditions and pay for workers, and the Civil rights movement aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination.

Question 10

How might social movements contribute to democracy in the United States?

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Social movements can contribute to democracy in the United States by raising awareness and convincing a large number of people about the importance of certain issues, which can lead to changes in policies or laws. This can help ensure that the government is responsive to the needs and concerns of its citizens, which is a key principle of democracy. Social movements can also provide a platform for previously marginalized groups to participate in the political process, which can help to promote greater representation and inclusivity in the democratic system.

Question 11

The anti-Iraq war movement

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While the anti-Iraq war movement has had significant protests and public demonstrations, it has not been particularly successful in achieving its main goal of stopping the war or bringing significant changes to US foreign policy. The movement has also not transformed into an explicit anti-war on terrorism movement, although some activists have expanded their concerns to include broader issues of militarism and foreign intervention.

Question 12

The Struggle for Democracy describes all but which of the following characteristics of social movements?

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The Struggle for Democracy does not describe the characteristic of eliminating conflicts, as social movements often involve conflict and opposition to existing power structures.

Question 13

Social movements are generally

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Social movements are typically formed by individuals or groups who feel excluded from traditional forms of political power or who are political outsiders. These groups often mobilize to advocate for social, political, or economic change that benefits their communities. While social movements may engage in lobbying or other forms of political participation, they are not limited to these activities and may use a variety of strategies to achieve their goals.

Question 14

Which of the following are usually used in social movements as political instruments?

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Excluded groups and political outsiders are usually used in social movements as political instruments because they are often marginalized individuals or groups who are seeking to gain power or voice through collective action. The other choices may have some limited involvement in social movements, but they are not typically seen as the primary political instruments of such movements.

Question 15

Which of the following reforms was brought about by social movements?

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All of the above reforms were brought about by social movements. Labor unions were formed by workers who banded together to demand better wages, working conditions, and benefits. Social Security was a reform advocated for by the elderly population who were struggling financially. Environmental protection was championed by environmentalists who wanted to preserve natural resources and prevent ecological destruction. Equal rights for African Americans was a demand made by Civil Rights activists who fought against discrimination and segregation.

Question 16

Which social movement that gained prominence in 2006 and 2007 gained sympathizers from many ethnic and racial groups?

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The undocumented immigrants movement gained prominence in 2006 and 2007, and it gained sympathizers from many ethnic and racial groups. This movement advocated for the rights of undocumented immigrants in the United States, including the passage of the DREAM Act and pathways to citizenship.

Question 17

Social movements can contribute to democracy by

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Social movements can contribute to democracy by allowing poorer citizens to enter the realm of politics.

Question 18

Which of the following has NOT had a major social movement?

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While there have been some organizations advocating for animal rights, there has not been a major social movement on the same scale as the abolitionist, populist, labor rights, or civil rights movement.

Question 19

Many political achievements of which most Americans are proud-the right of women to vote, citizenship rights for blacks, Social Security, and collective bargaining-were

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The question specifically mentions achievements that were the result of social movements rather than conventional politics. The right of women to vote, citizenship rights for blacks, Social Security, and collective bargaining were all achieved through the efforts of social movements and activists pushing for change. While politicians may have eventually played a role in implementing these changes, they were not the ones driving the movements.

Question 20

Which of the following is a major social movement in the history of the United States?

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All of the choices listed have been major social movements in the history of the United States. The women's suffrage movement fought for women's right to vote, the Populist movement advocated for farmers and workers against big business and government corruption, the labor movement fought for worker rights and better working conditions, and the gay and lesbian movement fought for LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance. Each of these movements had a significant impact on society and continue to influence the political and social landscape of the United States.

Quiz 8: Social Movements