Movement
Definition
In the context of government, a movement refers to a collective effort by individuals or groups who share common goals or beliefs. Movements often involve advocating for social, political, or environmental change through organized actions such as protests or lobbying.
Analogy
Imagine a group project where classmates come together with a shared goal of improving their school cafeteria. They form a movement by organizing meetings, collecting signatures on petitions, and proposing ideas to school administrators. The movement aims to bring about positive change in the cafeteria system.
Related terms
Civil Rights Movement: A social movement in the mid-twentieth century that fought against racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.
Women's Suffrage Movement: A movement advocating for women's right to vote during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Labor Movement: An organized effort by workers seeking better working conditions, fair wages, and workers' rights protections.
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