Final Exam Study Guide - IA350 - Political Terrorism

A series of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to Political Terrorism as studied in IA350.

Gender and Terrorism

A study of how gender roles and dynamics influence terrorism and the perception of terrorists.

Revolutionary Terrorism

A form of terrorism aimed at overthrowing an existing government or political system, often through violent means.

Urban Terrorism

Terrorist acts committed in urban areas, often targeting civilians to create political or social change.

Hizbollah

A Shiite Muslim political and military organization based in Lebanon, known for its role in regional conflicts.

HAMAS

A Palestinian militant organization that governs the Gaza Strip and is known for its resistance against Israeli occupation.

Al-Qaeda

A transnational terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden, responsible for numerous global terrorist attacks.

ISIS

A radical Islamist militant group that has gained attention for its violent acts and declarations of a caliphate.

Domestic Terrorism

Terrorism directed at the civilian population of a single country, often with political motives.

Civil Liberties

Individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental interference.

COINTELPRO

An FBI program aimed at surveilling, infiltrating, and disrupting domestic political organizations deemed subversive.

USA PATRIOT ACT

A law enacted in response to the September 11 attacks, expanding the government's surveillance and investigation powers.

FISA Court

A court established to oversee requests for surveillance warrants against foreign spies.

Enemy Combatants

Individuals engaged in hostilities against the United States who are not part of a recognized state military.

Civil Defense

Preparations made by civilian authorities to withstand military attacks and protect civilians.

Sovereign Citizens

A movement that believes individuals have the right to govern themselves and often rejects the authority of the State.

Balfour Declaration

A statement from the British government supporting the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.

Partition Plan

A proposal by the United Nations to divide the British Mandate of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states.