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Describe the specific strategies utilized by the social movement in the case study. What were the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing these strategies?

Select one of the case study examples presented at the end of Chapter 13 in our textbook (either “The Battle for Seattle,”

pp. 310-311 or “The ‘Orange Revolution’ in Ukraine,” pp. 311-313).

  •   Briefly summarize the events of the case study.
  •   The social movement in each case study contained both informal and formal organizational traits. Provide

    examples of both the informal and formal organization of the social movement in the case study.

  •   Describe the specific strategies utilized by the social movement in the case study. What were the advantages and

    disadvantages of utilizing these strategies?

  •   Which strategies were effective, and which were not effective? Why?

    Requirements: The paper should be a minimum of 750 words. Students are expected to incorporate material from the textbook to support their arguments. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Has the democratic character of American politics been too far compromised by the wide-ranging access of special interests?

The US political system was devised in such a way that major branches could check each other’s ambitions, and citizens could maintain popular sovereignty through legislative supremacy.  A continuing theme throughout our course, however, has been the exceptional power possessed by some outside groups to intervene in disproportional ways within the American political process.  In your opinion, has the democratic character of American politics been too far compromised by the wide-ranging access of special interests?  Limit your answer to 500 words.