Can someone explain the paranoiac-critical method? I don't understand it

Which of the following best explains why california has more catholics than any other state? california is home to a large population of asian immigrants, and many asians are catholic. california has very little religious diversity. california has a large latin american population, and many latin americans are catholic. the catholic church is based in california.

Which of the following is made possible by the expression of different points of view in government? a : authoritarianism b : like-mindedness c : better funding d: compromise

Western sahara is occupied by whom? a. mauritania b.algeria c. morocco d. tunisia