Which of the following accurately matches a stage in the life cycle of a social movement with a specific event in the Tea Party movement?
A) Decline: muted racial opposition to President Obama
B) Bureaucratization: Tea Party campaigns elect national and local candidates
C) Coalescence: Senator Rick Santelli calls for a "tea party" among Chicago's elite
D) Emergence: small coalition of Tea Party politicians is able to swing a close vote in Congress

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Bureaucratization in a social movement involves organizing and formalizing the movement's structure, which aligns with the Tea Party's efforts to elect candidates and influence political processes.

Which of the Following Accurately Matches a Stage in the Life