Which of These Characteristics Is Not Part of the United

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of these characteristics is not part of the United States' State Department definition of "terrorism?"

• A)Political motivation in violence perpetrated against noncombatants.
• B)Conflicts motivated by local grievances rather than governmental decisions.
• C)It can be committed by a nation state or noncombatants through excessive force.
• D)It is committed by subnational groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience.

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Definitions:

Equity Capital

Funds raised by a company in exchange for shares of ownership.

Selling Bonds

The act of issuing debt securities by governments or corporations to investors in order to raise capital, with an obligation to pay back with interest.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments that can be easily sold or bought on public stock and bond markets.

Line Of Credit

A flexible loan from a bank or financial institution that allows a borrower to draw down, repay, and reborrow funds up to a specified credit limit.