The correct answer is C. Mootness.
Mootness is a legal term that refers to when a ruling happens when the action has already taken place. For example, the ruling on Roe vs. Wade and a woman's right to an abortion was considered moot, as the pregnancy already came to term. Even though this pregnancy already came to term, this case would set a legal precedent for future court cases.
Physical damage: The Southern economy was destroyed during the Civil War. Southern railways, factories, bridges, and even farms were ruined. And the Southern economy had to be completely rebuilt.
Social damage: Freeing slaves changed Southern society greatly. Four million freedmen attempted to find their families, build communities, and get an education. However, the deeply racist culture of the South did not immediately disappear. Freeing the slaves was not going to be enough to lead to equality or to bring Southern blacks and whites together. Problems about race would exist in the South for many years.
Political damage: Although the Union had been saved, the former Confederate states had to join the United States again. This raised difficult political questions about how that would be done. Leaders argued about this for many years.
The best answer here is b. political parties: they are groups of citizens (anyone can join) who seek to be part of the government.
Other options:
Democtrats are an example of a political party
Special interest group is a bit similar in that it unites people with the same interest, but they do not seek power in the government, but rather some advantages, for example a specific law.
Christians should respond to global poverty and hunger with compassion.<span> Having true compassion for the needy, as modeled by Jesus (</span>Mark 8:2), means we are aware of the need, we care about the people involved, and we are ready to act on their behalf. Having compassion on a needy brother is proof of the love of God within us (1 John 3:17). We honor God when we are kind to the needy (Proverbs 14:31<span>).</span>