According to the conflict perspective, the fundamental nature of group conflict centers on individual personal characteristics the exercise of political power the accumulation of wealth socially significant differences

The correct answer is B. The exercise of political power

Explanation:

The Conflict Theory is a theoretical perspective first proposed by Karl Marx in the 19th century in which societies are characterized by internal tensions that emerged from the differences social classes have in terms of power, especially political power to dominate over others. This means individuals or social classes in the power strive to preserve the position over society while those that do not have political power strive to get it which leads to class struggle and changes in society. Therefore, in Conflict theory or perspective the fundamental nature of group conflict centers on the exercise of political power as it is the difference in political power that one that leads to conflict and inequality in society.

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"the kansas-nebraska act allowed each territory to decide the issue of slavery on the basis of popular sovereignty. kansas with slavery would violate the missouri compromise, which had kept the union from falling apart for the last thirty-four years. the missouri compromise had prevented this from happening since 1820."

lack of interest from state and local governments.