Question

which of the following best defines a social movement?
○ a collection of rights and laws aimed at the silent majority.
○ a group of people organized at a meeting, such as a town hall or a courtroom.
○ a purposeful organized group hoping to work toward a common social goal.
○ all politicians and elected officials.
question 16 2 pts
which of the following is the best definition of social change?
○ an act of military rebellion.
○ the change in society created through social movements as well as external factors like environmental shifts or technological innovations.
○ a group of people gathered to protest or rally in favor of a bill or law.
○ an act of a bill passing in the house and the senate.

Explanation:

First Question (Social Movement Definition)

• Option 1: Social movements are not just rights/laws, so incorrect.
• Option 2: A meeting - based group isn't a social movement (movements are long - term, goal - oriented), incorrect.
• Option 3: A social movement is an organized group with a common social goal, this matches the definition.
• Option 4: Politicians/officials aren't a social movement, incorrect.

• Option 1: Military rebellion is not social change, incorrect.
• Option 2: Social change comes from social movements and external factors (like environment, technology), this is the correct definition.
• Option 3: A protest/rally for a bill is a specific action, not social change, incorrect.
• Option 4: A bill passing is a political action, not social change, incorrect.

Answer:

C. A purposeful organized group hoping to work toward a common social goal.

Second Question (Social Change Definition)