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What is the definition of terrorism?
What is the definition of terrorism?
- Violence by state actors against non-state actors for a political goal
- Violence by state actors against civilians for a political goal
- Violence by non-state actors against the state for a political goal
- The use of violence by non-state actors against civilians for a political goal (correct)
What distinguishes a revolution from a coup d’etat?
What distinguishes a revolution from a coup d’etat?
- Public seizure of the state to overturn the existing government and regime (correct)
- Elite overthrow of the regime
- Military takeover of the government
- Violent overthrow of the government
What are the causes of terrorism?
What are the causes of terrorism?
- Socioeconomic conditions, desire for power, and religious/national/ideological beliefs (correct)
- Political stability, economic prosperity, and religious tolerance
- Social media, cultural exchange, and international cooperation
- Military strength, technological advancement, and global influence
According to Theda Skocpol, what specific conditions are required for revolutions?
According to Theda Skocpol, what specific conditions are required for revolutions?
How can we use institutional, ideational, and individual factors to explain political violence?
How can we use institutional, ideational, and individual factors to explain political violence?