In the context of the basic sources of power in a political system, when terrorists seize or bomb an embassy or assassinate a political leader, they are exercising:

A. power.
B. force.
C. traditional authority.
D. charismatic authority.


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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