Are they a neutral force who defend and protect the interests of the entire society?

Answer 4 out of the 8 concepts. In one or two paragraphs for each question, define the
following concepts, and provide a brief example that elaborates the concept. Each question is
worth 2 points.
1. Disruptive Power and Disruption
2. Social Movements from Above
3. Social Movements from Below
4. Structure of Political Opportunities
5. Movements as “Fields of Argument”
6. Social Control Response to Insurgency
7. Oligarchization
8. Broken Windows Policing
Part II. Answer the essay questions below.
1. The role of the police, as an institution, in society, including their relationships with
social movements, is a central issue in contemporary American life. Are they a neutral
force who defend and protect the interests of the entire society? What is Alex Vitale’s
thesis with regard to this question and provide and elaborate on at least five pieces of
evidence—concrete historical examples from chapters 2 and 10, and at least one from
chapters 3 or 9—he uses to back up his claim. Finally, in one paragraph, at the end of
your essay, provide your perspective on whether he made a convincing case to support
his central claims.