Given the weighted voting system [8: 3, 5, 2, 4], which is a blocking coalition?
A) {A, B}
B) {A, C}
C) {A}
D) {B}

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A blocking coalition is one where the total weight of the members is at least the quota minus one. In this system, the quota is 8, so a blocking coalition must have a total weight of at least 7. The weights of A and B together are 3 + 5 = 8, which is greater than 7, making {A, B} a blocking coalition.

Given the Weighted Voting System [8: 3, 5, 2, 4]