Is defined as one party controlling congress but not the presidency or different parties controlling the house and senate.

Divided government

Divided government is a situation in the United States in which one party controls the presidency whereas other party control one or both the houses of the legislative branch. In the situation of divided government, there is a separation of power where the state is divided and each branch has independent powers and areas of responsibility to avoid conflict issues.

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.