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CRIM 475 FINAL EXAM The social context surrounding the term terrorism influences how it is defined. T/F True Terrorism is difficult to define because it i s not a physical entity that has dimensions to be measured, weighed, and analyzed. T/F True The definition of terrorism fluctuates according to the interests of the group defining the term. T/F True Modern terrorism surfaced with violent anarchists in the late 1800s. T/F True The way that people view reality is known as a(n): a. social constru...

CRIM 475 MIDTERM EXAM Terrorism is a subjective and nebulous issue. It has different meanings in different times and in different contexts True The definition of terrorism fluctuates according to the interests of the group defining the term True Terrorism has communication strategies. In that regard, terrorists send different messages to different target groups with their terrorist activities True Terrorism is not a simple phenomenon. There might be many reasons such as political, psychological,...

Before the rise of "new terrorism" groups and movements, who or what was responsible for untold millions of deaths during the 20th century and before? - Answer - - State terrorism 1. What type of deviant behavior would it be if a terrorist group justified its behavior on grounds they were genuinely oppressed people? - Answer - - Mala prohibita 1. Which early 5th century Christian philosopher is usually credited with advancing the concept of a just war? - Answer - - Saint Augustine 1. ...

1. Terrorism is a subjective and nebulous issue. It has different meanings in different times and in different contexts. - Answer - True 2. The definition of terrorism fluctuates according to the interests of the group defining the term. - Answer - True 3. Terrorism has communication strategies. In that regard, terrorists send different messages to different target groups with their terrorist activities. - Answer - True 4. Terrorism is not a simple phenomenon. There might be many reason...

True - Answer - There is no difference between separatist violence, ideological terrorism, and religious terrorism True - Answer - Ethnic terrorists are usually more nationalistic than their religious counterparts True - Answer - The Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) is Europe's longest surviving ethnic conflict True - Answer - The current struggles in Ireland largely started in 1969 when riots broke out in Londonderry and Belfast after the annual Apprentice Boys parade True - Answer - Th...

The social context surrounding the term terrorism influences how it is defined. True or False - True The term terrorism is not loaded with politically explosive meanings. True or False - False Terrorism is difficult to define because it is not a physical entity that has dimensions to be measured, weighed and analyzed. T/F - True Terrorists are treated differently from criminals and other enemies of the state. T/F - True The definition of terrorism fluctuates according to the ...

What is the term that describes the process of denying bail to defendants who might intimidate, hurt, or terrorize witnesses and victims, or who might commit new crimes, while awaiting trial? - Answer - preventive detention What is a written or oral request to decide questions that don't require a trial in order for a judge to make a ruling? - Answer - pretrial motion Which of the following is defined as a critical stage of criminal proceedings? - Answer - custodial interrogation Criti...

CRIM 475-FINAL EXAM TEST BANK . 1. The social context surrounding the term terrorism influences how it is defined. a. True b. False 2. Terrorism is difficult to define because it is not a physical entity that has dimensions to be measured, weighed, and analyzed. a. True b. False 3. The definition of terrorism fluctuates according to the interests of the group defining the term. a. True b. False 4. Modern terrorism surfaced with violent anarchists in the late 1800s. a. True b. False ...

CRIM 475-FINAL EXAM TEST BANK . 1. The social context surrounding the term terrorism influences how it is defined. a. True b. False 2. Terrorism is difficult to define because it is not a physical entity that has dimensions to be measured, weighed, and analyzed. a. True b. False 3. The definition of terrorism fluctuates according to the interests of the group defining the term. a. True b. False 4. Modern terrorism surfaced with violent anarchists in the late 1800s. a. True b. False ...