Which of the Following Acts Might, by Some Definitions, Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acts might, by some definitions, be considered examples of terrorism?

• A) A state's use of extraordinary violence against a population it aims to keep outside of politics
• B) A militant group's bombing of civilians to influence them to change the policies of their state
• C) Neither (a) nor (b)
• D) Both (a) and (b)

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