The use of military power by the government of Syria beginning in 2012 against political opponents is an example of
A)state-sponsored terrorism
B)repressive state terrorism
C)offensive internal terrorism
D)direct terrorism

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Repressive state terrorism refers to the use of violence, intimidation and other terroristic tactics by a government against its own citizens to maintain control over them. The use of military power by the Government of Syria against political opponents is an example of this. State-sponsored terrorism (A) refers to a government providing support for terrorist groups outside of its own territory. Offensive internal terrorism (C) and Direct terrorism (D) are not accurate descriptions of the situation in Syria.

The Use of Military Power by the Government of Syria