Voluntary associations, operating at local, national, or regional levels, organized in pursuit of shared interests, but not seeking profit or public office are referred to as ______.

A. nongovernmental organizations
B. social movements
C. civil societies
D. intergovernmental organizations


A. nongovernmental organizations

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a. They do not consider their political service to be a full-time occupation.  b. They consider their legislative service to be a full-time occupation.  c. They have the fewest staff assistants.  d. They receive the lowest amount of pay of all the types of legislators. 

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The __________ decided to sue the school board of Topeka, Kansas, on behalf of Linda Brown

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Which of the following does the Brazilian electoral system utilize?

A. majority, but not proportional or open list systems B. proportional, but not majority or open list systems C. open list, but not majority or proportional systems D. majority, proportional, and open list systems

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Which of the following is most likely to elevate a country to the status of a military power?

a. development of nuclear capabilities b. possession of more than one aircraft carrier c. defense spending over ten percent of GDP d. winning a major land conflict

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