List at least three characteristics of organized crime groups.

What will be an ideal response?


a. Non-ideological
b. Organized hierarchy
c. Threat of force, use of force
d. Neutralize politicians by corruption
e. Code of secrecy

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Today's economy does not presuppose skills, training, or education

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Corporate crime and occupational crime are categories of ______ crime.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Stare decisis means that a person has the right to remain silent and does not have to respond to questions that might implicate themselves in a criminal offense. 2. Proposition 83 (otherwise known as “Jessica’s Law”) was passed by a vote of 70.5% of Californian voters in 2006 and was designed to increase the punishment for individuals who are convicted of sexually based crimes against adults and children. This is an example of case law. 3. Administrative law refers to the body of law that governs the creation and function of state and federal government agencies. 4. The primary source for administrative law is the Federal Administrative Procedure Act. 5. Case law is directly linked to statutory law.

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Which officers are usually assigned to some of the most sensitive and explosive areas of the prison?

a. sergeants b. captains c. majors d. lieutenants

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