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Which of the following makes terrorism distinct from an act of war?
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∙ 11y ago
There is no legal difference between a terrorist act and simple violence, except for political purposes. Though certain crimes are intrinsically terrorist in nature. It's difficult to argue that any mass-casualty event is an attack but not a terrorist attack. Though legally in the united states there is no provision for mass casualties as opposed to a collection of individual crimes. If you were to blow up 200 people using 200 small bombs it is legally the same with regards to the murder charges as killing 200 people with one large bomb.
There is the word "terroristic" in legal use however: meaning intending to inspire terror, this is used in the elements of the crime "terroristic threats."
To summarize the use of the term "terrorist attack" is a political one and not a legal one, however some laws do refer to "terroristic" meaning seeking to cause fear.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoTerrorism uses violence that specifically targets civilian populations to induce fear
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What makes terrorism distinct from an act of war?
Terrorism is carried out by private citizens, or, at best, paramilitary groups, not by legitimate armies.
What is quasi-terrorism?
it is an act of violence similar act to a genuine terrorism but the intent was different to the genuine terrorist.
What form of terrorism was this act?
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What specific action is considered counter terrorism?
Counter terrorism act extends the limit on the period of detention on terrorism suspects without charge for 42 days. the provisions of the act include seizure of the properties of the terrorist.
What is political terrorism?
Defining terrorism has always been difficult. One of the criteria for an act being considered a terrorist act is often the use of violence for the furtherence of political or social goals. Political terrorism specifically refers to terrorism whose goal is to effect political change.
Was the Guy Fawkes attack an act of terrorism?
yes
Why were the twin towers crashed into?
It was a cowardly act of terrorism.
What is the best way that a democratic government can protect itself from terrorism?
the democratic can save themselves from the terrorism is by the patriot act.
What did the terrorist act of the gulf war accomplish?
See: Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005.
Terrorism or guerrilla warfare is also known as?
Generally: Terrorism is a criminal act and guerrilla warfare is a tactic used in war.
Was the bombing of US Marine Barracks in Lebanon and act of terrorism?
It was.
When did the Terrorist Risk Insurance Act become law?
the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, which provided a federal backstop for terrorism insurance, was signed into legislation on November 26, 2002.
