Answer/Explanation:
“Gaining traction”, as used in the quoted statement of William A. Darity Jr., means <em>becoming more popular as well as being supported widely.</em>
In his statement regarding the arguments that support the restitution of ill treatment and injustice towards black Americans, most especially during the slave trade era, in an attempt to promote equity, he remarked that <em>this argument is beginning to “gain grounds” simply as a result of technology today</em>. Technology has helped in the push for reparation as information is very fast to disseminate today, people can easily check up histories and facts regarding slave trade, and thereby making more people far and wide to lend their support and voices.
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They both keep each branch in its place and make sure their job is being done.
<span>Try defining short sections of the question first. Then you should be able to connect them to the 'examples' they refer to.
Participating in civic and political life for 'individuals' is generally limited to meeting political candidates, voting etc. for most people. For those who aspire to be the politician or leader, they will take civic and political events more seriously, be more involved in the background workings of government.</span><span>
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