The financial crisis of 2008 plunged the nation into recession and unemployment. Congress reacted by authorizing bailout funds and passing stimulus spending programs that led to a(n)

Congress has overridden approximately one out of ten vetoes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Which of the following statements best characterizes social movements?

A) Social movements represent issues of concern only to social elites. B) Social movements may express the opinions of the weak and oppressed. C) Social movements rarely demand social change. D) Interest groups seldom spawn social movements. E) Traditional political parties often spawn social movements.