The use of violence by nongovernmental actors in an effort to change government policies by creating fear of further violence is known as
A) an international war.
B) irrational violence.
C) crisis instability.
D) terrorism.

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The use of violence by nongovernmental actors to change government policies by creating fear of further violence is known as terrorism. Terrorism is a political tactic that seeks to change policy or government action by instilling fear and panic in the population. It is a violent and illegal means of achieving political ends.

The Use of Violence by Nongovernmental Actors in an Effort