Question 1

What is a characteristic of most terrorist groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  They exist for long periods of time. 
B)  They have large membership bases. 
C)  They operate locally. 
D)  They receive a great deal of publicity. 
E)  They are ethnically and politically diverse. 
A)  They exist for long periods of time. 
B)  They have large membership bases. 
C)  They operate locally. 
D)  They receive a great deal of publicity. 
E)  They are ethnically and politically diverse.

Question 2

According to Amnesty International, what is the most violent country in the Middle East during the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Algeria 
B)  Iran 
C)  Israel 
D)  Palestine 
E)  Yemen 
A)  Algeria 
B)  Iran 
C)  Israel 
D)  Palestine 
E)  Yemen

Question 3

What form of government is most vulnerable to terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Totalitarianism 
B)  Theocracy 
C)  Authoritarian 
D)  Monarchy 
E)  Democracy 
A)  Totalitarianism 
B)  Theocracy 
C)  Authoritarian 
D)  Monarchy 
E)  Democracy

Question 4

Terrorism embraces all of the following goals EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  promoting chaos and change. 
B)  provoking the government into repressive acts. 
C)  satisfying a love of violence-a blood lust. 
D)  undermining confidence in the government. 
E)  promoting an "overvalued idea." 
A)  promoting chaos and change. 
B)  provoking the government into repressive acts. 
C)  satisfying a love of violence-a blood lust. 
D)  undermining confidence in the government. 
E)  promoting an "overvalued idea."

Question 5

The Italian handling of the Red Brigade is considered a successful counterterrorism story because the group was neutralized before they could cause any damage or casualties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Modern-day revolutionary terror is usually traced to the guerrilla tactics used against the British in the Revolutionary
War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are terrorist "weapons of choice?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear weapons 
B)  Automatic weapons 
C)  Remote controlled, electronic weapons 
D)  Biological weapons 
E)  Crude and cheap small arms 
A)  Nuclear weapons 
B)  Automatic weapons 
C)  Remote controlled, electronic weapons 
D)  Biological weapons 
E)  Crude and cheap small arms

Question 8

The attack on the World Trade Center on 09/11 was the third time it was targeted for attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The 9/11 terrorist attacks and the bombing of Pearl Harbor were both undertaken by an established state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to some experts, the seeds for contemporary terrorism were planted in the

Accepted Answer

A)  1960s. 
B)  1970s. 
C)  1980s. 
D)  1990s. 
E)  2000s. 
A)  1960s. 
B)  1970s. 
C)  1980s. 
D)  1990s. 
E)  2000s.

Question 11

Comparing 9/11 to Pearl Harbor is an inapt comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Despite the problems that terrorist organizations represent, the democracies of Europe do not make membership illegal because of their emphasis on freedom of expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What tool does the U. S. government use to broaden the definition of who is a terrorist and grant broad powers to the Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

A)  USA Patriot Act 
B)  United Nations 
C)  NATO Coalition 
D)  Kyoto Accords 
E)  Department of Homeland Security 
A)  USA Patriot Act 
B)  United Nations 
C)  NATO Coalition 
D)  Kyoto Accords 
E)  Department of Homeland Security

Question 14

Eric Hoffer nicknamed the young men who are especially susceptible to recruitment by terrorist groups

Accepted Answer

A)  misfits. 
B)  monkeys. 
C)  James Bond fanatics. 
D)  militants. 
E)  fascists. 
A)  misfits. 
B)  monkeys. 
C)  James Bond fanatics. 
D)  militants. 
E)  fascists.

Question 15

Although Americans hate terrorism, they do sympathize with the ethnic communities from which terrorists emerge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is a characteristic of most terrorist groups?

According to Amnesty International, what is the most violent country in the Middle East during the 1990s?

What form of government is most vulnerable to terrorism?

Terrorism embraces all of the following goals EXCEPT

The Italian handling of the Red Brigade is considered a successful counterterrorism story because the group was neutralized before they could cause any damage or casualties.

Modern-day revolutionary terror is usually traced to the guerrilla tactics used against the British in the Revolutionary War.

What are terrorist "weapons of choice?"

The attack on the World Trade Center on 09/11 was the third time it was targeted for attack.

The 9/11 terrorist attacks and the bombing of Pearl Harbor were both undertaken by an established state.

According to some experts, the seeds for contemporary terrorism were planted in the

Comparing 9/11 to Pearl Harbor is an inapt comparison.

Despite the problems that terrorist organizations represent, the democracies of Europe do not make membership illegal because of their emphasis on freedom of expression.

What tool does the U. S. government use to broaden the definition of who is a terrorist and grant broad powers to the Attorney General?

Eric Hoffer nicknamed the young men who are especially susceptible to recruitment by terrorist groups

Although Americans hate terrorism, they do sympathize with the ethnic communities from which terrorists emerge.

Introduction: The Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday

Development: Myths and Realities

Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

International Relations: The Struggle for World Order

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Exam 16: Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

What is a characteristic of most terrorist groups?

According to Amnesty International, what is the most violent country in the Middle East during the 1990s?

What form of government is most vulnerable to terrorism?

Terrorism embraces all of the following goals EXCEPT

The Italian handling of the Red Brigade is considered a successful counterterrorism story because the group was neutralized before they could cause any damage or casualties.

Modern-day revolutionary terror is usually traced to the guerrilla tactics used against the British in the Revolutionary War.

What are terrorist "weapons of choice?"

The attack on the World Trade Center on 09/11 was the third time it was targeted for attack.

The 9/11 terrorist attacks and the bombing of Pearl Harbor were both undertaken by an established state.

According to some experts, the seeds for contemporary terrorism were planted in the

Comparing 9/11 to Pearl Harbor is an inapt comparison.

Despite the problems that terrorist organizations represent, the democracies of Europe do not make membership illegal because of their emphasis on freedom of expression.

What tool does the U. S. government use to broaden the definition of who is a terrorist and grant broad powers to the Attorney General?

Eric Hoffer nicknamed the young men who are especially susceptible to recruitment by terrorist groups

Although Americans hate terrorism, they do sympathize with the ethnic communities from which terrorists emerge.

Introduction: The Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday

Development: Myths and Realities

Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

International Relations: The Struggle for World Order

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