If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govem men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies
in this: you must first enable the goverment to control the governed, and in the next place oblige it to control itself.
-James Madison, Federalist Paper 51
Which concept is James Madison discussing?
A strict interpretation
B. individual rights
C. checks and balances
D. federalism

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.