Question

Which of these characteristics is not part of the united states' state department definition of "terrorism?"?

Answer 1

I believe the answer is:​It can be committed by a nation state or noncombatants through excessive force. 
This definition could be considered as the definition of terrorism because If the action can be committed by a nation state or non-combatants, the action would be closer to a revolution or an invasion rather than an act of terrorism.