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Hi Sprozes, thanks for the question! The classical theory of social movement would not be appropriately applied to an annual general election because line 13-17 state that each competing formulation of the classical theory of social movement links some unusual condition (or "system strain") to the generation of unrest, and through this makes a causal conclusion. When they discuss unusual condition (or "system strain"), this is referring to something that is not typically present in society or an issue that may be exacerbated during the time under question. An "annual" general election is not an unusual condition. It is for this reason that an annual general election would not be appropriately studied by the classical theory of social movement. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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