Question 1

Which of the following numbers is considered to have significance in secret Chinese organizations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following numbers is considered...

Question 2

Which of the following terms is used to describe Russian organized crime?

Accepted Answer

The term "mafiya" is used to describe Russian organized crime. The Yakuza is associated with Japanese organized crime, and Triads with Chinese organized crime. "Gang" is a more general term and not specific to Russian organized crime.

Question 3

According to Ianni, which of the following phrases describes organized crime as a means of upward mobility where such mobility would otherwise not be possible?

Accepted Answer

Ianni described organized crime as a "queer ladder of mobility" for those who are blocked from traditional paths to success, highlighting how it serves as an alternative route to upward mobility where conventional means are unavailable or ineffective.

Question 4

According to the United Nations' identification of different types of organized crime organizations, which of the following refers to an association of groups with a single governing body?

Accepted Answer

A hierarchical conglomerate refers to an association of groups under a single governing body, often seen in organized crime organizations where multiple groups operate under a unified command structure.

Question 5

According to the United Nations' identification of different types of organized crime groups, which of the following refers to a system of shifting alliances that do not regard themselves as an organized crime entity?

Accepted Answer

Organized crime networks are characterized by their fluid and shifting alliances, often operating without a perception of themselves as a formal or structured organized crime entity. This flexibility allows them to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and law enforcement tactics.

Question 6

According to the United Nations' identification of different types of organized crime organizations, which of the following refers to a single boss, with divisions reporting to the center, and a strong internal system of discipline?

Accepted Answer

A rigid hierarchy in organized crime refers to a structure with a single boss at the top, under whom there are various divisions or units that report directly to the center. This structure is characterized by a strong internal system of discipline and control, ensuring loyalty and order within the organization.

Question 7

According to the United Nations' identification of different types of organized crime organizations, which of the following refers to regional structures with own leadership and autonomy?

Accepted Answer

Devolved hierarchy refers to regional structures within organized crime organizations that have their own leadership and autonomy, allowing for decentralized decision-making and operations.

Question 8

According to the United Nations' identification of different types of organized crime organizations, which of the following refers to a relatievly loose group characterized by horizontal rather than vertical arrangements?

Accepted Answer

A core criminal group is characterized by a relatively loose structure with horizontal arrangements, as opposed to a strict vertical hierarchy.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of money laundering?

Accepted Answer

There is a federal law against money laundering in the United States, specifically the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986, which imposes substantial penalties for those convicted of the crime.

Question 10

Which of the following is commonly used in money laundering?

Accepted Answer

Casinos are commonly used in money laundering because they handle large amounts of cash, making it easier to disguise illegal funds as legitimate gambling winnings.

Question 11

All of the following countries were identified as having created bank secrecy laws that forbid the disclosure of the financial affairs of account holders except for ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following countries were identified...

Question 12

In the United States, money laundering is considered a ______.

Accepted Answer

Money laundering is considered a federal crime in the United States, involving the process of making large amounts of money generated by a criminal activity, such as drug trafficking or terrorist funding, appear to be legally obtained.

Question 13

Disguising the money trail by transferring the money into the bank account of phone companies and creating false invoices and enterprises using offshore banks and wire transfers is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Layering is the process in money laundering where the origin of the money is obscured through a series of transactions and bookkeeping tricks. This can involve transferring money into the accounts of legitimate businesses (like phone companies) and creating false invoices or using offshore banks and wire transfers to hide the money's origin.

Question 14

Collecting the dirty money and moving it into the financial system is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Placement is the first stage in the money laundering process, where illicit funds are introduced into the financial system.

Question 15

The now-clear money can be used for investments, political campaign donations, and the infiltraiton of legitimate enterprise is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Integration refers to the final stage in the money laundering process where the now-clean money is reintroduced into the economy and can be used for legitimate purposes, including investments, political campaign donations, and the infiltration of legitimate enterprises.

Question 16

In regard to drug trafficking, which of the following is used to refer to the northern border areas of Thailand, Burma, and Laos?

Accepted Answer

The Golden Triangle is the region overlapping the mountains of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar (Burma), known for being one of the most extensive opium-producing areas in the world.

Question 17

Albanese describes three models or paradigms of organized crime, which include all of the following except for ______.

Accepted Answer

Albanese's models of organized crime include organized crime as a nationwide conspiracy, as an enterprise, and as local, ethnic groups. He does not describe organized crime as a legitimate business practice.

Question 18

Cressey proposed that syndicate crime in the United States is characterized by a nationwide alliance of tightly knit families and a membership composed of Sicilian and Italian descendants in what is known as the ______ Theory.

Accepted Answer

Cressey's theory, known as the Cosa Nostra Theory, posits that organized crime in the United States is characterized by a nationwide alliance of tightly knit families, primarily of Sicilian and Italian descent.

Question 19

All of the following are essential strategic tools of organized crime, except for ______.

Accepted Answer

Loan sharking, while a common activity engaged in by organized crime groups, is not considered a strategic tool in the same sense as blackmail, bribery, and corruption. These latter activities are used to manipulate and control individuals, businesses, and sometimes even government officials to create a favorable environment for their operations, whereas loan sharking is more of a revenue-generating activity.

Question 20

The American Bar Association, in its Report on Organized Crime (1952), concluded that "the largest single factor in the breakdown of law enforcement in dealing with organzied crime is ______.

Accepted Answer

The American Bar Association identified corruption of many public officials as the largest single factor in the breakdown of law enforcement's ability to deal with organized crime, highlighting how such corruption can undermine efforts to combat criminal organizations.

Quiz 13: Organized Crime