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Which of the following best defines political violence?
Which of the following best defines political violence?
- The establishment of a new political system through nonviolent means
- The use of propaganda to influence public opinion
- The peaceful resolution of conflicts within a political system
- The use of force or violence by individuals or groups to achieve political goals (correct)
What are the two forms of political violence discussed in the text?
What are the two forms of political violence discussed in the text?
- Coup d'état and insurgency
- War and conflict
- Revolution and terrorism (correct)
- Protest and civil disobedience
How does political violence sometimes become linked to religion?
How does political violence sometimes become linked to religion?
- Religious ideologies can be used to justify acts of violence (correct)
- Religion has no connection to political violence
- Religion promotes peace and nonviolence
- Political systems discourage religious violence
What is the central foundation of politics according to the text?
What is the central foundation of politics according to the text?
What can threaten governments, regimes, and states?
What can threaten governments, regimes, and states?