Question 1

The rules of the American Mafia,such as loyalty to the crime "Family" above one's own biological family,coincides with the deep historical traditions and values found in southern Italy.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rules of the American Mafia,such as...

Question 2

The Mexican Mafia originated in prisons in California.​

Accepted Answer

The Mexican Mafia, also known as "La Eme," was founded in 1957 in the Deuel Vocational Institution, a prison in Tracy, California. It originated as a group to protect Mexican-American inmates from other gangs, but later became involved in organized crime both inside and outside of prisons.

Question 3

The primary symbol of the MS-13 is the six-pointed "star of David" and crossed pitchforks.

Accepted Answer

The primary symbol of MS-13 is not the six-pointed "star of David" and crossed pitchforks. It is a stylized "M" which is often combined with other images such as a devil's horn or a machete.

Question 4

The Gangster Disciples (GDs)extort money from other drug dealers for the right to sell in areas in which the GDs assert control.​

Accepted Answer

According to various sources, including law enforcement and media reports, the Gangster Disciples (GDs) have been known to engage in extortion and demand "street taxes" from drug dealers in their claimed territories. This is a common tactic used by gangs to generate revenue and maintain control over their illicit activities.

Question 5

Entry into the Mexican Mafia membership requires a sponsor and a majority vote of the members in a jail or prison or an operational street-level clique.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Entry into the Mexican Mafia membership requires...

Question 6

Due to the massive size and span of illegal operations of Chicago's most notorious African American gang the Gangster Disciples,the gang requires a(n)____________ structure in order to successfully run its operations.​

Accepted Answer

The bureaucratic structure would be the best choice for the Gangster Disciples due to its massive size and span of illegal operations. A bureaucratic structure would provide a clear hierarchy of authority and division of labor, helping to ensure efficient and effective management of their criminal enterprise.

Question 7

By the mid-1960s,the Mexican Mafia had assumed control over most prison _____________,especially in California.

Accepted Answer

By the mid-1960s, the Mexican Mafia had indeed assumed control over most prison heroin trafficking, especially in California, as part of their criminal activities.

Question 8

With respect to the Italian organized crime families of today,Italian heritage is no longer a requirement to become a full "made guy" within the organization.

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, Italian organized crime families, particularly those associated with La Cosa Nostra, have maintained a strict policy that to become a "made" member, an individual must have Italian heritage, often specifically requiring Italian ancestry on the father's side.

Question 9

In order to avoid law enforcement detection,the structure of the New York Mafia has always attempted to remain only loosely connected to its criminal activities.​

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The New York Mafia has historically tried to maintain a level of secrecy and avoid detection by law enforcement. They have done this by keeping their criminal activities separate from their legitimate business dealings and by only involving trusted members in their illegal operations. This loose structure has also made it more difficult for law enforcement to dismantle the organization.

Question 10

Which of the following infamous duos of gang leaders were responsible for the creation of the Gangster Disciples?​

Accepted Answer

Larry Hoover and David Barksdale were the infamous duos who were responsible for the creation of the Gangster Disciples. Frank Lucas and Nicky Barnes were associated with drug trafficking in New York City. Larry Hoover and Frank Lucas were not associated with one another in criminal activities. David Barksdale and Nicky Barnes were not associated with one another in criminal activities.

Question 11

Shorties is a term used by Gangster Disciples to describe those members that comprise the rank-and-file members who are responsible for the street level drug dealing.​

Accepted Answer

This is a correct definition of the term "shorties" as used by Gangster Disciples.

Question 12

Under the name of _____________,Gangster Disciples engaged in voter registration drives and has supported unsuccessful candidates for the city council.​

Accepted Answer

The Gangster Disciples engaged in voter registration drives under the name of "21st Century VOTE." This initiative was part of their efforts to influence local politics and gain legitimacy.

Question 13

Among the Italian immigrants who came to the U.S.in the first few decades of the 1900s,were mafiosi who established protection regimes in every American city that had a sizable Sicilian population.​

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Many Italian immigrants in the early 1900s were involved in organized crime, and the mafia established a presence in many American cities with significant Sicilian populations to control and profit from various illegal activities.

Question 14

In the New York model of the American Mafia,each of the bosses of their respective families is entirely disconnected from the other bosses,which allows for each to grow their own criminal empire.​

Accepted Answer

In the New York model of the American Mafia, the bosses of their respective families are connected through a hierarchy known as the Commission, which oversees and controls organized crime activities. This allows for coordination and cooperation among the different families, rather than complete independence.

Question 15

The struggle for domination of Italian American organized crime in New York became known as the Castellammarese War because Salvatore Maranzano and many of his supporters came from the small Sicilian coastal town of Castellammare del Golfo.​

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The Castellammarese War was fought between two factions of Italian American organized crime in New York, one led by Salvatore Maranzano and the other by Giuseppe Masseria. Maranzano and many of his supporters were from the town of Castellammare del Golfo in Sicily, hence the name Castellammarese War.

Question 16

Just like the American Mafia,the Mexican Mafia operates using a hierarchical business model,with only one boss.

Accepted Answer

The Mexican Mafia operates using a different hierarchical model known as "La Eme," which has multiple leaders known as "shot-callers" who oversee different regions or territories.

Question 17

Although any number of members in an organized crime group may be related,the term Family does not imply kinship by blood or marriage,it refers to one's allegiance to their respective crime "family."​

Accepted Answer

The term "Family" in organized crime refers to one's loyalty and allegiance to their respective crime group or organization, regardless of blood or marriage relations.

Question 18

MS-13 is organized into regional cliques,each with its own individual leadership.

Accepted Answer

MS-13 is indeed organized into regional cliques, and each clique has its own leadership.

Question 19

Prison-based gangs have gained prominence as organized criminal groups,most notably the ____________,who are now found in at least nine state prison systems and reputed to be the most powerful of all prison gangs in America according to the text.​

Accepted Answer

The text states that the Mexican Mafia is the most powerful of all prison gangs in America and is found in at least nine state prison systems. The other choices, the Crips, Gangster Disciples, and MS-13, are not described as being as prominent or powerful in the context of prison-based gangs.

Question 20

MS-13 has thousands of members and tends to operate state-side in the U.S.only in large urban cities exclusively.​

Accepted Answer

While MS-13 does have thousands of members, they do not exclusively operate in large urban cities. They have also been known to operate in smaller cities and rural areas throughout the United States.

Quiz 3: United States

The rules of the American Mafia,such as loyalty to the crime "Family" above one's own biological family,coincides with the deep historical traditions and values found in southern Italy.

The Mexican Mafia originated in prisons in California.

The primary symbol of the MS-13 is the six-pointed "star of David" and crossed pitchforks.

The Gangster Disciples (GDs)extort money from other drug dealers for the right to sell in areas in which the GDs assert control.

Entry into the Mexican Mafia membership requires a sponsor and a majority vote of the members in a jail or prison or an operational street-level clique.

Due to the massive size and span of illegal operations of Chicago's most notorious African American gang the Gangster Disciples,the gang requires a(n) ____________ structure in order to successfully run its operations.

By the mid-1960s,the Mexican Mafia had assumed control over most prison _____________,especially in California.

With respect to the Italian organized crime families of today,Italian heritage is no longer a requirement to become a full "made guy" within the organization.

In order to avoid law enforcement detection,the structure of the New York Mafia has always attempted to remain only loosely connected to its criminal activities.

Which of the following infamous duos of gang leaders were responsible for the creation of the Gangster Disciples?

Shorties is a term used by Gangster Disciples to describe those members that comprise the rank-and-file members who are responsible for the street level drug dealing.

Under the name of _____________,Gangster Disciples engaged in voter registration drives and has supported unsuccessful candidates for the city council.

Among the Italian immigrants who came to the U.S.in the first few decades of the 1900s,were mafiosi who established protection regimes in every American city that had a sizable Sicilian population.

In the New York model of the American Mafia,each of the bosses of their respective families is entirely disconnected from the other bosses,which allows for each to grow their own criminal empire.

The struggle for domination of Italian American organized crime in New York became known as the Castellammarese War because Salvatore Maranzano and many of his supporters came from the small Sicilian coastal town of Castellammare del Golfo.

Just like the American Mafia,the Mexican Mafia operates using a hierarchical business model,with only one boss.

Although any number of members in an organized crime group may be related,the term Family does not imply kinship by blood or marriage,it refers to one's allegiance to their respective crime "family."

MS-13 is organized into regional cliques,each with its own individual leadership.

Prison-based gangs have gained prominence as organized criminal groups,most notably the ____________,who are now found in at least nine state prison systems and reputed to be the most powerful of all prison gangs in America according to the text.

MS-13 has thousands of members and tends to operate state-side in the U.S.only in large urban cities exclusively.

Quiz 3: United States

The rules of the American Mafia,such as loyalty to the crime "Family" above one's own biological family,coincides with the deep historical traditions and values found in southern Italy.​

The Mexican Mafia originated in prisons in California.​

The primary symbol of the MS-13 is the six-pointed "star of David" and crossed pitchforks.

The Gangster Disciples (GDs)extort money from other drug dealers for the right to sell in areas in which the GDs assert control.​

Entry into the Mexican Mafia membership requires a sponsor and a majority vote of the members in a jail or prison or an operational street-level clique.

Due to the massive size and span of illegal operations of Chicago's most notorious African American gang the Gangster Disciples,the gang requires a(n) ____________ structure in order to successfully run its operations.​

By the mid-1960s,the Mexican Mafia had assumed control over most prison _____________,especially in California.

With respect to the Italian organized crime families of today,Italian heritage is no longer a requirement to become a full "made guy" within the organization.

In order to avoid law enforcement detection,the structure of the New York Mafia has always attempted to remain only loosely connected to its criminal activities.​

Which of the following infamous duos of gang leaders were responsible for the creation of the Gangster Disciples?​

Shorties is a term used by Gangster Disciples to describe those members that comprise the rank-and-file members who are responsible for the street level drug dealing.​

Under the name of _____________,Gangster Disciples engaged in voter registration drives and has supported unsuccessful candidates for the city council.​

Among the Italian immigrants who came to the U.S.in the first few decades of the 1900s,were mafiosi who established protection regimes in every American city that had a sizable Sicilian population.​

In the New York model of the American Mafia,each of the bosses of their respective families is entirely disconnected from the other bosses,which allows for each to grow their own criminal empire.​

The struggle for domination of Italian American organized crime in New York became known as the Castellammarese War because Salvatore Maranzano and many of his supporters came from the small Sicilian coastal town of Castellammare del Golfo.​

Just like the American Mafia,the Mexican Mafia operates using a hierarchical business model,with only one boss.

Although any number of members in an organized crime group may be related,the term Family does not imply kinship by blood or marriage,it refers to one's allegiance to their respective crime "family."​

MS-13 is organized into regional cliques,each with its own individual leadership.

Prison-based gangs have gained prominence as organized criminal groups,most notably the ____________,who are now found in at least nine state prison systems and reputed to be the most powerful of all prison gangs in America according to the text.​

MS-13 has thousands of members and tends to operate state-side in the U.S.only in large urban cities exclusively.​

The rules of the American Mafia,such as loyalty to the crime "Family" above one's own biological family,coincides with the deep historical traditions and values found in southern Italy.

The Mexican Mafia originated in prisons in California.

The Gangster Disciples (GDs)extort money from other drug dealers for the right to sell in areas in which the GDs assert control.

Due to the massive size and span of illegal operations of Chicago's most notorious African American gang the Gangster Disciples,the gang requires a(n) ____________ structure in order to successfully run its operations.

In order to avoid law enforcement detection,the structure of the New York Mafia has always attempted to remain only loosely connected to its criminal activities.

Which of the following infamous duos of gang leaders were responsible for the creation of the Gangster Disciples?

Shorties is a term used by Gangster Disciples to describe those members that comprise the rank-and-file members who are responsible for the street level drug dealing.

Under the name of _____________,Gangster Disciples engaged in voter registration drives and has supported unsuccessful candidates for the city council.

Among the Italian immigrants who came to the U.S.in the first few decades of the 1900s,were mafiosi who established protection regimes in every American city that had a sizable Sicilian population.

In the New York model of the American Mafia,each of the bosses of their respective families is entirely disconnected from the other bosses,which allows for each to grow their own criminal empire.

The struggle for domination of Italian American organized crime in New York became known as the Castellammarese War because Salvatore Maranzano and many of his supporters came from the small Sicilian coastal town of Castellammare del Golfo.

Although any number of members in an organized crime group may be related,the term Family does not imply kinship by blood or marriage,it refers to one's allegiance to their respective crime "family."

Prison-based gangs have gained prominence as organized criminal groups,most notably the ____________,who are now found in at least nine state prison systems and reputed to be the most powerful of all prison gangs in America according to the text.

MS-13 has thousands of members and tends to operate state-side in the U.S.only in large urban cities exclusively.