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How did terrorist groups of the past, such as nineteenth-century anarchists and Narodnaya Volya, differ from most modern terrorist groups?

a. In the past, terrorists rarely used fatal violence and preferred to attack property instead. b. In the past, terrorist groups were motivated by purely political goals rather than ideological ones. c. In the past, terrorist groups were more likely to abide by the codes of international law. d. In the past, terrorist groups exclusively focused on civilian targets because political officials were too difficult to strike. e. In the past, terrorist groups were much more open to labeling themselves and their targets as terroristic.

Which statement describes the primary reason that U.S. policy making is characterized by conflict over which policies to adopt?

A. government officials, interest groups, and citizens promote their views about what to do B. the political parties have become highly polarized C. government regulations have become increasingly complex, and government has grown D. the media increasingly exposes the decline in ethics among public officials