Answer : The characteristics of a non-governmental organizations are;
- Voluntarily formed;
- independent of government;
- They are not for private profit or gain; and
- Their principal is to improve the circumstances and prospects of disadvantaged poor needy people.
Two emerging factors after the War of 1812 that contributed to development of sectionalism were "an increase in the number of men voting" and "the concept of manifest destiny," since both of these led to a more "aggressive" nation that was becoming more and more divided on how to exploit that aggression.
Learning more sociology can help us to evaluate the truth of what we call "common sense". This can also help to asses the several opportunities in our lives and help us to be more active participants in the society because we are more cultivated about this subject.
Hope this helps !
Photon
<span>"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..."</span>