Question

what is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold? when things are going well, voters tend to endorse the status quo. for example, when the economy is flourishing or student test scores improve, voters are likely to reelect incumbent presidents and school board members rather than gamble on the challengers. an irregular way of doing things the quality or state of being prevalent the current state of things a deviant quality or state

Explanation:

"Status quo" is a Latin term meaning the current state of affairs. In the context of the text, voters endorse it when things are going well, indicating it refers to the existing situation.

Answer:

C. the current state of things