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LLCU 213- Test 1 Questions AndAccurate Answers
How is Montreal relevant in the sphere of Canadian organized crime? - Answer - central
location for trafficking/distribution between NYC and LA
- power struggles between families in MTL
What is money laundering? - Answer - legitimizing illegal transactions by investing in
banks (approx $20-$30B a year globally)
What are the two main things mafia ppl care about? - Answer money and power
Explain extinction vs. perpetuity - Answer extinction: temporary glory, no legacy
perpetuity: legacy-building and distinguishes organized crime from conventional crime
How is reputation relevant to organized crime? - Answer - being in a recognized group
helps individuals in organized crime negotiate transactions
- a bad reputation is a good thing
- a reputation carries "a more reliable form of justice" than the legal system
- groups use bonding rituals
Explain the foundation myth - Answer - justify their actions and perceive themselves as
"men of honour" who are on the side of the poor and weak
- for ex. Robin Hood (stole from the rich to give to the poor)
What is the definition of organized crime? - Answer a continuing criminal enterprise that
rationally works to profit from illicit activities that are often in great public demand.
Continued existence is maintained through use of force, monopoly control, and / or the
corruption of public affairs/ officials
What are the 8 characteristics of organized crime? - Answer 1. No political goals
2. Hierarchical
3. Membership
4. Subculture
5. Perpetuation
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