Discuss the three key features of syndicate crime.
What will be an ideal response?
A strong answer will discuss the following:
1) A continuing group or organization that participates in illicit activity in any society by the use of force, intimidation, or threats
2) The structuring of a group or organization whose purpose is to provide illicit services for which there is a strong public demand, through the use of secrecy on the part of associates
3) The assurance of protection and immunity necessary for its operation through political corruption or avoidance of prosecution
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a. Computer equipment. b. Computer software. c. Information contained in a computer database. d. Computer databases. e. All of the above.
Which of the following acts of legislation protects government surveillance of private citizens suspected of international acts of terrorism?
a. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act b. Electronic Communications Privacy Act c. Kyllo v. U.S. d. the Nuremburg Code
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a. True b. False
Which of the following not a feature that accounts for the success of the Nurse-Family Partnership?
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