The Hispanic inmates in a prison in America have resorted to extreme violence against white American inmates as well as prison authorities. They have resorted to violence as the prison authorities often discriminate against them and deprive them of basic amenities. The situation at the prison is beyond the control of the authorities. The situation in the given scenario best exemplifies a(n):

A. lockdown.
B. furlough.
C. riot.
D. intercession.


Answer: C

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