Question 1

The Foreign Relations Authorization Act defines it in terms of four main characteristics. Which is NOT one of these characteristics?

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Relations Authorization Act defines terrorism with characteristics including premeditation, political motivation, and violence, but it specifically does not include actions committed against combatants, focusing instead on acts against non-combatants.

Question 2

Criminologist Gwynn Nettler proposes a definition of terrorism that consists of six characteristics. Which characteristic is defined as "The concern is with inflicting as much damage as possible but at the same time scaring even more people?"

Accepted Answer

The characteristic "Economy" in Gwynn Nettler's definition of terrorism refers to the idea of causing maximum damage while simultaneously instilling fear in a larger population, thus achieving a broader impact with limited resources.

Question 3

Terrorism carried out by an individual or group based and operating within this country is known as ________ terrorism.

Accepted Answer

Domestic terrorism refers to terrorist activities conducted by individuals or groups within their own country, without foreign involvement.

Question 4

The U.S. government has adopted a so-called 4D strategy for combating terrorism. Which is NOT one of the strategies?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The U.S. government has adopted a so-called...

Question 5

Which U.S. government strategy refers to altering the underlying conditions that terrorists use to justify their attacks?

Accepted Answer

Diminish refers to efforts aimed at reducing the conditions that terrorists exploit to gain support, justify their actions, and recruit members. This can involve addressing political, economic, and social grievances that can lead to radicalization.

Question 6

The government has also taken many deliberate, particularly legislative, steps in addition to forming a national strategy to combat terrorism. In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, which Act became law?

Accepted Answer

The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act became law in the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, aiming to deter terrorism and improve the effectiveness of the death penalty.

Question 7

Which U.S. Department of Justice Legislation involves violations of federal statutes that are directly related to international terrorism and that are utilized regularly in international terrorism matters?

Accepted Answer

Category I Offenses involve violations of federal statutes directly related to international terrorism and are regularly utilized in international terrorism matters.

Question 8

Which is NOT an offense against the state?

Accepted Answer

Vagrancy is not considered an offense against the state in the same way that treason, sedition, and espionage are. It is typically classified as a minor or petty crime, dealing with individuals who are homeless or without visible means of support, rather than an act against the state's security or authority.

Question 9

Levying war against the United States or providing aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States is known as:

Accepted Answer

Treason is defined as the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government. The U.S. Constitution specifically defines treason as levying war against the United States or adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.

Question 10

Which is the actus reus of treason?

Accepted Answer

The actus reus (the physical act) of treason involves levying war against the United States or adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. This is specified in the U.S. Constitution and various laws concerning treason.

Question 11

This term is defined as damage to property of the United States or obstructing preparation for war or national defense.

Accepted Answer

Sabotage is the correct term for actions that involve damage to property of the United States or obstructing preparations for war or national defense.

Question 12

Spying for the benefit of a foreign government is known as:

Accepted Answer

Espionage is the act of spying or using spies to obtain secret or confidential information from a government or a competing entity for the benefit of another government or entity.

Question 13

Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were, in 1953, the first (and only) civilians executed for ________ in connection with their passing of atomic bomb secrets to the Soviet Union.

Accepted Answer

Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed for espionage, specifically for passing secrets about the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Question 14

The use of unlawful means to accomplish economic or political reform is known as:

Accepted Answer

Criminal Syndicalism refers to the doctrine of using unlawful or violent means to achieve industrial or political reform. It often involves methods such as strikes, sabotage, or other forms of direct action by workers or activists.

Question 15

Syndicalism is an alternative to ________, typically a cooperative economic system.

Accepted Answer

Syndicalism is primarily seen as an alternative to capitalism, advocating for direct action by workers and their control over the means of production, as opposed to the capitalist system where ownership and control rest with capitalists or shareholders.

Question 16

Domestic terrorism is not directed by international sources.

Accepted Answer

Domestic terrorism refers to terrorist acts committed by individuals or groups who are native to or operate primarily within the country in which the acts occur, without direction or significant influence from foreign entities.

Question 17

Terroristic activities aimed at those perceived to be harming the environment is known as narcoterrorism.

Accepted Answer

Narcoterrorism refers to the use of drug trafficking to advance the objectives of certain terrorist groups, not to activities aimed at those perceived to be harming the environment.

Question 18

The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act is federal legislation which was passed in response to the September 11, 2001.

Accepted Answer

The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act was passed in 1996, in response to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, not the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Question 19

Prior to the USA PATRIOT Act, the CIA's role was primarily concerned with foreign intelligence gathering.

Accepted Answer

Before the USA PATRIOT Act, the CIA was primarily focused on gathering intelligence from foreign sources and operations, with its activities largely directed towards international concerns rather than domestic issues. The USA PATRIOT Act expanded the scope of intelligence gathering, including enhancing domestic surveillance capabilities to counter terrorism, but the CIA's core mission has always been centered on foreign intelligence.

Question 20

Aircraft sabotage is a Category I offense.

Accepted Answer

Aircraft sabotage is considered a Category I offense under the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) legal framework, indicating it is among the most serious violations related to aviation security.

Quiz 13: Terrorism and Offenses Against the State