What distinguishes an act of violent crime from an act of terrorism?

a. Acts of violent crime are punished in a court of law; terrorist acts are punished in military courts.
b. The purpose or motivation underlying the act is different.
c. By definition, terrorism—unlike violent crime—involves inflicting violence against innocent people.
d. Terrorist acts involve significantly greater violence than acts of violent crime.
e. Terrorist acts are generally better organized than acts of violent crime.

Answer: b

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