State the eight attributes of organized crime and describe each
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• Absence of political goals: The goals of an organized crime group are money and power, NOT social doctrine, political beliefs, or ideological concerns.
• Is hierarchical: The structure is vertical with at least three permanent ranks.
• Has a limited or exclusive membership: Qualifications may include ethnic background, kinship, race, criminal record, or similar considerations. Membership usually require a sponsor,
• Constitutes a unique subculture: They view themselves as distinct from conventional society
• Perpetuates itself: The organization is designed to persist through time, beyond the life of the current membership.
• Exhibits a willingness to use illegal violence: Violence is an available and accepted resource, not restricted by ethical considerations, but controlled only by practical limitations.
• Is monopolistic: The group strives for hegemony over a geographic area or "industry," legal or illegal.
• Is governed by explicit rules and regulations: The group has rules and regulations that members are expected to obey.
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