A crime becomes an act of terrorism only if it violates some section of the federal criminal code.

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While violating a federal criminal code may be a factor in determining whether an act constitutes terrorism, it is not the only factor. The U.S. Code defines terrorism as acts that are intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion, or affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping. These acts can include those that violate federal criminal law, as well as other actions that fall outside of traditional criminal behavior.

A Crime Becomes an Act of Terrorism Only If It