What might be the key characteristics that have set the BRICS apart?

Increased influence and participation in international organisations such as the United Nations
Increasing economic and military capabilities
Increasing capacity for independent action in order to fulfill their own national interests
All of the above


All of the above

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The creedal passion view recognizes that

A) the self-interest of individuals is usually a complete guide to their actions. B) economic self-interest may be important but is usually not the only guide to people's actions. C) organizational self-interest rather than economic self-interest is usually the best guide to people's actions. D) political preferences can be predicted invariably by knowing an individual's economic or organizational position. E) self-interest is rarely an important factor in understanding political attitudes and behavior.

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For which of the following groups can a state's notable differences in constituents' views, ideologies, and policy priorities cause representation difficulties

A.) federal bureaucracy B.) U.S. representatives C.) U.S. senators D.) congressional staff members

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In a winner-take-all electoral system, the winning candidate

A.) does not necessarily need to win a majority of the popular vote B.) must win at least 50 percent of the votes cast C.) always needs to win the majority of the popular vote

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In the United States today, citizens who are at least _________ years of age and who are not felons have the right to vote.

A. sixteen B. eighteen C. seventeen D. fifteen

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