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A grassroots movement (often reference in the context of a political movement) is one driven by the constituents of a community. The term implies that the creation of the movement and the group supporting it is natural and spontaneous, highlighting the differences between this and a movement that is orchestrated by traditional power structures. Often, grassroots movements are at the local level, as many volunteers in the community give their time to support the local party, which can lead to helping the national party. For instance, a grassroots movement can lead to significant voter registration for a political party, which in turn helps the state and national parties.

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  • A 1912 speech said the Bull Moose Party "comes from" these; "it has grown from the soil of...people's hard necessities"
  • A term for politics at the local level, or items found in your lawn

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