LLCU 213: Test 1 Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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LLCU 213: Test 1 Exam Questions With
Correct 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...
LLCU 213: Test 1 Exam Questions With
Correct 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
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