Question 1

______ are a loose network of individuals living in the United States who profess to believe that federal, state, and local governments operate illegally.

Accepted Answer

Sovereign citizens are a group that believes that the current governing bodies are illegitimate and thus do not recognize their authority, including laws and taxes.

Question 2

All of the following were noted as major challenges to investigators of threats of terrorism EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

The major challenges to investigators of threats of terrorism include increased mobility, improved communication technologies, and the potential use of weapons of mass destruction. Global efforts to provide clean water to undeveloped countries are not related to the challenges faced by terrorism investigators.

Question 3

One factor in the expansion of transnational crime is that in countries with weakened and/or unstable governments, ______ have become more powerful than the government of the state.

Accepted Answer

Criminal organizations often become more powerful in countries with weakened or unstable governments, exploiting the lack of effective law enforcement and governance to expand their operations.

Question 4

Which of the following types of governments is vulnerable to a cycle of undermining control by organized criminals?

Accepted Answer

Unstable governments are more vulnerable to cycles of undermining control by organized criminals because instability often leads to weakened law enforcement and judicial systems, creating opportunities for criminal organizations to exert influence or control.

Question 5

All of the following were identified as ways of financing other transnational crimes like terrorism EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

Sex trafficking, while a serious transnational crime, is not typically identified as a method of financing other forms of transnational crimes like terrorism. Instead, it is itself a form of transnational crime. The other options (A, B, and D) are known to generate significant funds that can be used to finance various forms of criminal and terrorist activities.

Question 6

The burden of counterterrorism has fallen squarely on the shoulders of ______ agencies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The burden of counterterrorism has fallen squarely...

Question 7

Who is often the first to have contact with a terror suspect before, during, or after an attack?

Accepted Answer

Local law enforcement is often the first to have contact with a terror suspect because they are on the front lines in communities, responding to incidents as they happen.

Question 8

The USA PATRIOT Act was passed in an effort to combat ______.

Accepted Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act, officially known as the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act, was passed in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with the primary goal of combating terrorism.

Question 9

Which of the following was identified as the greatest obstacle to effective criminal investigation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following was identified as...

Question 10

All of the following were identified as ways in which the USA PATRIOT Act expanded federal police powers EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act primarily focused on expanding surveillance and investigative powers of law enforcement and intelligence agencies rather than directly increasing resources like funding for police departments to monitor suspected terrorists.

Question 11

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act was enacted in ______.

Accepted Answer

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act was enacted in 1970 as part of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, aimed at combating organized crime in the United States.

Question 12

An ______ is defined by the RICO statute as any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity, and any union or group of individuals associated in fact, although not a legal entity.

Accepted Answer

The RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) statute defines an "enterprise" as any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity, and any union or group of individuals associated in fact, although not a legal entity.

Question 13

To fulfill the pattern requirement of RICO, prosecutors must prove the commission of at least two of the crimes the statute names within a ______-year time span

Accepted Answer

To fulfill the pattern requirement of RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act), prosecutors must prove the commission of at least two of the crimes the statute names within a 10-year time span.

Question 14

Which of the following was identified as an area of great public concern regarding the new police response to terrorism?

Accepted Answer

Racial profiling is a form of discrimination in which people are targeted for police action based on their race or ethnicity, rather than on their individual behavior. It is a serious problem that can lead to innocent people being harassed, arrested, or even killed.

Question 15

Some people criticize antiterrorism preparedness strategies because of their possible impact on ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some people criticize antiterrorism preparedness strategies because...

Question 16

When local officers are part of ______, they are also assigned to federal agencies and are officially sworn to enforce federal laws.

Accepted Answer

Local officers are assigned to task forces where they collaborate with federal agencies and are sworn to enforce federal laws. Task forces often involve multiple agencies working together on specific issues.

Question 17

Which of the following was the focus of the first counterterrorism action team?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following was the focus...

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a recommended component of continuing education and training activities for local and state-level first responders regarding terrorism response?

Accepted Answer

Improvised explosive device detonation tactics are not typically recommended for first responders as part of their training for terrorism response, as this is a specialized skill usually reserved for bomb disposal units or military personnel.

Question 19

All of the following are examples of first responders EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

Military personnel are not typically classified as first responders, who are usually civilian emergency services like police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.

Question 20

According to the text, who must assume the lead role in the endeavor of first responder preparedness?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, who must assume...

Quiz 14: Organized Crime, Homeland Security, and Global Issues