The Intentional Breaking of a Law for the Purpose of Calling

question 50

Multiple Choice

The intentional breaking of a law for the purpose of calling attention to an injustice is best described as

• A)civil disobedience.
• B)social injustice.
• C)protest.
• D)direct lobbying.

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