The "Ticking Bomb" Scenario Is Used to Justify What Type

question 13

Multiple Choice

The "ticking bomb" scenario is used to justify what type of state political crime?

• A) illegal imprisonment
• B) torture
• C) illegal domestic surveillance
• D) waterboarding

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