in our political system, it is useful to see them as informal parts of the larger system of separation of powers. If parties are seen as part of this larger system, then it follows that they are entitled to a certain amount of judicial protection to ensure their integrity and independence. —Robert C. Wington, "American Political Parties Under the First Amendment," 1999 Which function of political parties is addressed in the excerpt? (4 points)

Opposition

Explanation:

In simple words, the above excerpt relates to the opposition function of the political parties. This excerpt states that every individual political party have the independence to function their ideology and oppose in a peace manner, any idea or decision that does not suit them. The democratic system have the duty to protect the ideological diversity.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.