Which of the following statements best describes income distribution in the united states?
a. the richest 20 percent of the population has about 20 percent of the national income.
b. the richest 20 percent of the population has a much greater share of income than the poorest 20 percent.
c. most people earn the same income.
d. the richest 20 percent of the population has slightly more income than the poorest 20 percent.

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.

states grant a variety of local governments power to meet residents’ needs (source: apex learning). hope this !