Discuss the term terrorism as it is defined by the federal Foreign Relations Authorization Act in its four elements. Further discuss the purpose of terrorism as defined by those who commit this act

What will be an ideal response?


The term terrorism has four key elements: premeditated, political motivation, violence, and committed against noncombatant targets. There is an understanding that the acts of terrorism is designed to shock and stun people and are outside warfare conventions.

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Which term refers to the court's power to review decisions from other levels or branches ofgovernment to ensure their consistency, legality, and conformity with the Constitution?

a. Habeas corpus petition b. Judicial review c. Consent decree d. Writ of certiorari

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What is the 'cycle of violence?

What will be an ideal response?

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________ is sexual intercourse, whether or not consensual, with a person under the "age of consent" as specified by law

A) Spousal rape B) Sexual battery C) Statutory rape D) Sexual contact

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The four primary components of the intelligence gathering function are:

A) Target selection, target acquisition, data compilation and dissemination B) Target selection, data collection, data collation & analysis and dissemination C) Data collection, data assessment, target selection and information distribution D) Data collection and assessment, target acquisition, data correlation and information confirmation

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