2 questions 1) What does the text mean below?

2) What does conceive and conduct mean in this context?

(politics is the means by which government is conducted. It is neither "good"nor "bad." but it
is necessary. Indeed, it is impossible to conceive of
government without politics.)

The map shows england and france in 1430. which statement most accurately summarizes the information provided by the map? england was sure to defeat the french in battle. england occupied land on the european continent. france was about to invade the british isles. france was more powerful than england.