Political dissent is a dissatisfaction with or opposition to the policies of a governing body. Expressions of dissent may take forms from vocal disagreement to civil disobedience to the use of violence."The difference between protest and dissent", Columbia Journalism Review By Merrill Perlman, March 18, 2019

The Constitution of the United States regards non-violent demonstration and disagreement with the government as fundamental American values.

Techniques Protests, demonstrations, peace march, protest march Boycotts, sit-ins, riots, organizing committees, grassroots organizing Strike, general strike, street action Bumper stickers, flyers, political posters Street theater, political puppets Burning an effigy Self-immolation (setting self on fire) Revolution, revolt, rebellion, terrorism, insurrection, popular uprising Samizdat Propaganda, counter-propaganda, slogans, sloganeering, meme Lobbying

See also

Dissent Dissident Dissenting opinion Opposition (politics) Political prisoner Prisoner of conscience

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