Which act provided benefits to direct victims, spouses, and dependent children victimized through terrorism?

A. Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
B. Hostage Relief Act of 1980
C. Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act
D. U.S. Patriot Act


Ans: B

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Dr. Ganor's definition of terrorism is described as

a. unfair because it doesn't acknowledge as morally right the plight of unfortunate citizens fighting against an unlawful government. b. encouraging peace because any war between countries would be terrorism on the part of both. c. an objective examination of the facts because it is free from bias. d. too easy on terrorists that merely wage economic war.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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