Protest as Political Participation
{"Image DocumentName": "Protest as Political Participation", "Image ImageDescription": "Growing at state/local level, e.g. protests against union busting actions by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Protest: Direct, collective activity to obtain concessions. Civil disobedience: Break unjust laws, and accept the punishment. Violence: Criminal, generally irrational, and self-defeating. News media response often the key to success. Effectiveness: Highest when goal is clear and have strong organ. Official responses: May be genuine, symbolic, or token. State and local governments bear costs of protests: Busted budgets. \u00a9 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}