In "run, kate shelley, run," why does the trestle bridge collapse into honey creek?

a.
a speeding train had jumped off the tracks and crashed into the bridge.

b.
the bridge had been built long ago by people who did not do a very good job.

c.
lightning struck had struck the bridge, setting it on fire.

d.
nearly a week of rain had caused the creek's waters to rise violently and weaken the bridge.

Which of the following are ways that people in democracies can take part in politics and gonverments

Multiple-choice the word "democracy" means: (a) "rule by the people" (b) "minority rule" (c) "individual rights" in a democracy, election results are protected against dishonesty by: (a) laws (b) customs (c) values the type of government in which the people are represented by elected officials is sometimes called a: (a) monarchy (b) republic (c) totalitarian state in most democracies, the only legal requirements for voting or holding public office are based on age, residence, and: (a) religion (b) citizenship (c) personal wealth in an election, political parties give voters a choice among candidates who tend to represent different: (a) ethnic groups (b) religious groups (c) interests and points of view

The conflict perspective explains deviance in terms of power and inequality. select the best answer from the choices provided true or false