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In 1970, this was passed to help law enforcement combat organized crime:
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In 1970, this was passed to help law enforcement combat organized crime:
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
This Supreme Court decision held that even unlawful income was subject to income tax:
United States v. Sullivan
This agency handles financial crimes dealing with identity theft, advance fee fraud, and money laundering:
Secret Service
Enacted in 1890, this prohibited price fixing among business competitors.
The Sherman Antitrust Act
Branch of government that operates the Witness Security Program:
U.S. Marshall Service
A criminal prosecution and civil forfeiture in the same case does not violate the constitutional prohibition against double jeopardy:
United States v. Ursery
This made it a federal crime to interfere with interstate commerce or to use interstate agencies such as the U.S. mail or the telephone to commit illegal activities:
The Hobbs Act
The FBI is the closest thing to a federal police force in the United States.
TRUE
For what crime was Al Capone convicted and sentenced to prison?
Tax Evasion
U.S. Customs Service and Border Protection must always adhere to the Fourth Amendment when searching individuals entering or leaving the country.
FALSE
Which of the following is true about triads:All of theseThe largest motorcycle gang in the world:Hell's AngelsThe toughest member of each chapter of the Hell's Angels usually serves which role?Sergeant-At-ArmsTerm first used by the sheriff of Riverside County to distinguish southern California bikers such as the POBOBs from those motorcycle enthusiasts affiliated with the mainstream AMA.OutlawChinese immigrants facing abuse and random violence in the United States established:TongsThis organized crime syndicated was established in the gulags of Russia:VoryThe official club insignia of motorcycle clubs are called "colors" or "patches."TRUEWhere does the name "yakuza" originate?A card gameMany of the criminals in Russian organized crime are of this ethnicity:JewishThis is the only one of the "big five" motorcycle clubs that does not have an international chapter:PagansToday's criminal networks are fluid, striking new alliances with other networks around the world and engaging in a wide range of illicit activities, including cybercrime and providing support for terrorism.TrueThis Latin American syndicate based in Colombia controls a drug syndicate that exports more than 1 billion dollars of cocaine to the United States and Europe:Los ChatnizosThe most notorious criminal enterprise in Nigeria is _________.Advanced-fee scam (419 scam)To be currently eligible for membership in La Cosa Nostra, a young man must be which ethnicity?ItalianThis political group ruled Mexico for more than 70 years, leading to widespread political corruption and fostered an environment where organized crime could thrive:Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI)This street gang developed in El Salvador but has since spread to the United States:MS-13In what ways are terrorist groups and organized crime syndicates alike?Both syndicates and terrorist groups use illegal violence or threat of violence. Both syndicates and terrorist groups use similar means to fund their activitiesA code of silence about involvement in criminal activity: AnomieOmertáWhat options are given to rival drug dealers who are approached by the Gangster Disciples?All of theseThe film "American Gangster" was based on which organized crime figure?Frank Lucas