The definition of political terrorism is a. terrorism directed at people or groups who oppose the terrorists' political ideology or whom the terrorists define as 'outsiders' who must be destroyed. b. when a repressive government regime forces its citizens into obedience, oppresses minorities, and stifles political dissent. c. violent actions to protect the environment. d. the use violence to frighten those in power and their supporters in order to replace the existing government with a regime that holds acceptable political or religious views.