Intelligence agencies in the United States feel that because of their higher level of criminal sophistication, ______ will present a greater threat to American society than the traditional Italian-American crime families ever have.

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Intelligence agencies in the United States have identified Russian organized crime groups as being highly sophisticated and technologically advanced, which presents a greater threat to American society than the traditional Italian-American crime families. Japanese organized crime groups (A) do exist in the U.S. but do not pose as great a threat. While La Cosa Nostra (B) was once a significant organized crime group, it has declined in power and influence. The Tammany Society (D) was a political organization in 19th century New York, not an organized crime group.

Intelligence Agencies in the United States Feel That Because of Their