Dissident terrorism differs from state terrorism in that
A) the former is theater while the latter is serious.
B) state terrorism targets a government's own population.
C) state terrorism takes place outside the state while dissident is mostly internal.
D) state terrorism is more effective in sending a message.

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State terrorism is usually initiated by the government or ruling authority of a state and targets its own population, whereas dissident terrorism is carried out by non-state actors, who resort to violence to advance their political agenda or to overthrow a government. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Dissident Terrorism Differs from State Terrorism in That