Governments often resort to political violence that stops short of genocide. This violence includes torture and beatings; assassination, execution, and mass murder; and related actions, including forced expulsion. This is referred to as _____.

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The term for this type of violence is state terror, which is carried out by governments or other state agents to suppress opposition, dissent, or resistance.

Governments Often Resort to Political Violence That Stops Short of Genocide