South Africa’s economy and population are smaller than that of Nigeria. Why, then, is it included as one of the BRICS?
It has a powerful military able to project power regionally
It has a close economic relationship with China, which has huge financial interests in the country in fields such as mining, banking and infrastructure projects
It is heavily involved in UN peacekeeping operations in Africa
It is a nuclear weapon state
It has a close economic relationship with China, which has huge financial interests in the country in fields such as mining, banking and infrastructure projects
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The United Nations’ collective security operation against Iraq in response to Iraq’s 1991 invasion of Kuwait was carried out under Chapter ______ of the UN Charter.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Discuss the role of the Federal Reserve in the American economy. What are the Fed's specific functions? What are the tools at its disposal? How did the Fed originate and how is it staffed? Should an institution that is not controlled by the people, and which is not fully an instrument of government, be allowed to wield as much influence as the Fed does?
What will be an ideal response?
The September 11 terrorist attacks exposed what new feature of terrorism?
a. Terrorists were more interested in spreading their religious message. b. There was a greater desire to create political theater, with a lot of people watching but few being killed. c. Terrorists were seeking not only to coerce changes in enemies' policies but also to kill many people. d. All of these are true.
As a result of the population growth identified in the 2010 Census, Texas gained __________ additional seats in the US House of Representatives
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).