The question asks about the concept of hegemony and its association with the ability to "manufacture consent." The correct answer is option 3, which states that hegemony implies military dominance in relative and absolute terms.

Let`s dissect each option to understand why option 3 is the correct answer:

- Option 1: It states that hegemony implies class ascendency in ideological spheres. However, this is not directly related to the concept of manufacturing consent or the ability to shape the behavior of weaker States/powers.

- Option 2: It suggests that hegemony involves deploying ideological resources to shape the behavior of weaker States/powers and the provision of global public goods by a dominant power. While it is true that hegemony may involve using ideological resources and providing public goods, these aspects are not directly connected to the concept of manufacturing consent.

- Option 3: This is the correct answer as it states that hegemony implies military dominance in relative and absolute terms. Manufacturing consent involves using various means, including military power, to shape the behavior of weaker states or powers and gain dominance.

- Option 4: It claims that hegemony only involves class ascendency in ideological spheres. However, as mentioned earlier, manufacturing consent encompasses more than just ideology and includes the use of military power