________ is a federal statute that is used to prosecute gang members who participate in an organized criminal enterprise.

A. The Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization Act (RICO)
B. Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention (STEP)
C. Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.)
D. The nuisance abatement statute


Answer: A

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