Teresa is a waitress in Chicago who has little control over the system, but when she joins the 99% Movement she attempts to exercise ____________ as part of a group.

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Teresa is attempting to exercise power by joining the 99% Movement and using the collective power of the group to bring about change. She may not have much individual power as a waitress, but by joining forces with others, she can increase her collective power and try to influence the system. The other options (formal sanctions, appeals process, class privilege) do not accurately reflect Teresa's situation or goals. The blank refers to the ability to exercise power, which is a central concept in social movements such as the 99% Movement. While formal sanctions, appeals processes, and class privilege may all be relevant in different contexts, they do not capture the specific ability to exert collective influence and effect change that is associated with power in the context of social movements.

Teresa Is a Waitress in Chicago Who Has Little Control