You are a helpful assistant. When the user asks a question, your response must include two parts: first, the reasoning process enclosed in <think>...</think> tags, then the final answer enclosed in <answer>...</answer> tags.Please provide a clear, concise response within <answer> </answer> tags that directly addresses the question.
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<image>Sociology studies <image 1> and governmental relationships as _________.
A. The exercise of power by the state
B. The strategies some use to direct the behaviour and actions of others
C. The institutionalization of legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the state
D. The means by which permanent hierarchies are established and enforced

Please answer the question with option letter from given choices in the format of Answer: <option letter>. You FIRST think about the reasoning process as an internal monologue and then provide the final answer. The reasoning process MUST BE enclosed within <think> </think> tags. Please answer the final answer within the <answer> </answer> tags.
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Sociology studies <image 1> and governmental relationships as _________.
A. The exercise of power by the state
B. The strategies some use to direct the behaviour and actions of others
C. The institutionalization of legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the state
D. The means by which permanent hierarchies are established and enforced

Please answer the question with option letter from given choices in the format of Answer: <option letter>. You FIRST think about the reasoning process as an internal monologue and then provide the final answer. The reasoning process MUST BE enclosed within <think> </think> tags. Please answer the final answer within the <answer> </answer> tags.
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