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Political civil disobedience is most accurately described as the

Correct answer: B. Public and principled breach of a law to oppose serious injustice

  • A. Secret use of violence against civilian targets
  • B. Public and principled breach of a law to oppose serious injustice
  • C. Routine refusal to pay taxes for personal advantage
  • D. Military seizure of government offices

Explanation

Civil disobedience is normally public, conscientious, and aimed at challenging serious injustice through a breach of law. Secret violence, personal tax avoidance, and military seizure are different forms of unlawful or coercive action.

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