Which of the following is not one of the five characteristics given of Paul Wilkinson's definition of terrorism?

a. It is not committed by a state.
b. the acts of violence committed are seen by the society in which they occur as extra-normal.
c. It is premeditated and aims to create a climate of extreme fear or terror;
d. terrorism is used to try to influence political behavior in some way


a. It is not committed by a state.

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a. childhood b. delinquent c. juvenile d. minor

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What is the difference between factual cause and proximate cause?

What will be an ideal response?

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In _______________, the Court held that the purpose of the clergy-penitent privilege is to allow individuals to confess and to find forgiveness for their sins and salvation without fear that their statements will be used against the in a criminal trial.

a. Chimel v. California b. Trammel v. United States c. Sherman v. Connecticut d. Waters v. O’Connor

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Home confinement programs did not gain wide popularity until ________ became widespread during the 1980s.

A. restoration B. structured fines C. electronic monitoring equipment D. rehabilitation

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