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Which of the following makes terrorism distinct from an act of war?

A.
Terrorists only use violence if their actions are sanctioned by a governmental body.
B.
Terrorists are known for taking prisoners while this act is forbidden by rules of military conduct.
C.
Terrorism uses violence that specifically targets civilian populations to induce fear.
D.
Terrorism is used to further religious agendas while wars are fought only for political reasons.

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C is the correct answer. Military’s are not aloud to target civilians, but that is the goal of terrorists
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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

As we can see from previous terrorist attacks such as 9/11 the terrorists specifically targeted inoccent office workers.

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