Question 1

Explain the role of the boss in the New York model of Italian organized crime.​

Accepted Answer

The boss-the paterfamilias-is at the cen

Question 2

In order to avoid law enforcement detection,the structure of the New York Mafia has always attempted to remain only loosely connected to its criminal activities.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

After the deaths of both mob boss rivals (Masseria and Marazano),___________ took over the operations of New York's crime families,and became the most important Mafia figure in New York through 1935.​

Accepted Answer

Charles "L

Question 4

Due to the massive size and span of illegal operations of Chicago's most notorious African American gang the Gangster Disciples,the gang requires a(n)____________ structure in order to successfully run its operations.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​non-politically connected 
B) open command 
C) ​bureaucratic 
D) horizontal command 
A) ​non-politically connected 
B) open command 
C) ​bureaucratic 
D) horizontal command

Question 5

The Mafia was imported to America by ____________ immigrants who reproduced it in the cities in which they settled,as a ritual brotherhood consisting of loosely linked but otherwise independent and uncoordinated "families" organized into a hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Spanish 
B) Corsican 
C) ​Sicilian 
D) Nepalese 
A) ​Spanish 
B) Corsican 
C) ​Sicilian 
D) Nepalese

Question 6

The primary symbol of the MS-13 is the six-pointed "star of David" and crossed pitchforks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

MS-13 has thousands of members globally and,in the United States,its members tend to primarily operate in _____________ areas.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of MS-13 has thousands of members globally and,in...

Question 8

MS-13 has thousands of members and tends to operate state-side in the U.S.only in large urban cities exclusively.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain what is meant by the "rules" of the American Mafia.

Accepted Answer

Even though the American Mafia does not

Question 10

With respect to the Italian organized crime families of today,Italian heritage is no longer a requirement to become a full "made guy" within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

MS-13 is organized into regional cliques,each with its own individual leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The _____________ emerged in the nineteenth-century New York as a lawful fraternal society designed to advance the interests of Sicilian immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Unione Siciliana 
B) La Familia 
C) ​Mafia 
D) Padrone 
A) ​Unione Siciliana 
B) La Familia 
C) ​Mafia 
D) Padrone

Question 13

The basic mechanism for resolving disputes between Mafia families is usually arranged by the boss of the family,and typically results in:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​arbitration. 
B) corporal punishment to send a message. 
C) ​death of the perpetrator. 
D) eviction from the family for those involved. 
A) ​arbitration. 
B) corporal punishment to send a message. 
C) ​death of the perpetrator. 
D) eviction from the family for those involved.

Question 14

Another name for the infamous El Salvadorian street gang MS-13 is:

Accepted Answer

A) ​Banditos. 
B) Neustra Familia. 
C) ​Los Mara. 
D) Latin Kings. 
A) ​Banditos. 
B) Neustra Familia. 
C) ​Los Mara. 
D) Latin Kings.

Question 15

Under the name of _____________,Gangster Disciples engaged in voter registration drives and has supported unsuccessful candidates for the city council.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Rock the Vote 
B) 21st Century VOTE 
C) ​Southside VOTE 
D) Young Grassroots Independent Voters 
A) ​Rock the Vote 
B) 21st Century VOTE 
C) ​Southside VOTE 
D) Young Grassroots Independent Voters

Question 16

What historical factors are related to the prominence of Italians in organized crime in the United States?​

Accepted Answer

Millions of Italian immigrants arrived i

Question 17

The Mexican Mafia originated in prisons in California.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the New York model of the American Mafia,each of the bosses of their respective families is entirely disconnected from the other bosses,which allows for each to grow their own criminal empire.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mafia bosses are linked in a rather informal arrangement known as the ________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mafia bosses are linked in a rather...

Question 20

Even though the American Mafia does not have written rules,it does have an elaborate set of ___________ that govern behavior.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​suggestions 
B) edicts 
C) ​laws 
D) norms 
A) ​suggestions 
B) edicts 
C) ​laws 
D) norms

Explain the role of the boss in the New York model of Italian organized crime.

In order to avoid law enforcement detection,the structure of the New York Mafia has always attempted to remain only loosely connected to its criminal activities.

After the deaths of both mob boss rivals (Masseria and Marazano),___________ took over the operations of New York's crime families,and became the most important Mafia figure in New York through 1935.

Due to the massive size and span of illegal operations of Chicago's most notorious African American gang the Gangster Disciples,the gang requires a(n)____________ structure in order to successfully run its operations.

The Mafia was imported to America by ____________ immigrants who reproduced it in the cities in which they settled,as a ritual brotherhood consisting of loosely linked but otherwise independent and uncoordinated "families" organized into a hierarchy.

The primary symbol of the MS-13 is the six-pointed "star of David" and crossed pitchforks.

MS-13 has thousands of members globally and,in the United States,its members tend to primarily operate in _____________ areas.

MS-13 has thousands of members and tends to operate state-side in the U.S.only in large urban cities exclusively.

Explain what is meant by the "rules" of the American Mafia.

With respect to the Italian organized crime families of today,Italian heritage is no longer a requirement to become a full "made guy" within the organization.

MS-13 is organized into regional cliques,each with its own individual leadership.

The _____________ emerged in the nineteenth-century New York as a lawful fraternal society designed to advance the interests of Sicilian immigrants.

The basic mechanism for resolving disputes between Mafia families is usually arranged by the boss of the family,and typically results in:

Another name for the infamous El Salvadorian street gang MS-13 is:

Under the name of _____________,Gangster Disciples engaged in voter registration drives and has supported unsuccessful candidates for the city council.

What historical factors are related to the prominence of Italians in organized crime in the United States?

The Mexican Mafia originated in prisons in California.

In the New York model of the American Mafia,each of the bosses of their respective families is entirely disconnected from the other bosses,which allows for each to grow their own criminal empire.

Mafia bosses are linked in a rather informal arrangement known as the ________________.

Even though the American Mafia does not have written rules,it does have an elaborate set of ___________ that govern behavior.

Introduction to Organized Crime

Explanations for Organized Crime

Italy and Albania

Colombia and Mexico

Russia and the Former Soviet Union

Asia

Africa

Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs

Organized Crime: "Goods and Services"

Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

Organized Crime in Labor, Business, and Money Laundering

Organized Crime Statutes

Investigating and Prosecuting Organized Crime

Filters

Exam 3: United States

Explain the role of the boss in the New York model of Italian organized crime.​

In order to avoid law enforcement detection,the structure of the New York Mafia has always attempted to remain only loosely connected to its criminal activities.​

After the deaths of both mob boss rivals (Masseria and Marazano),___________ took over the operations of New York's crime families,and became the most important Mafia figure in New York through 1935.​

Due to the massive size and span of illegal operations of Chicago's most notorious African American gang the Gangster Disciples,the gang requires a(n)____________ structure in order to successfully run its operations.​

The Mafia was imported to America by ____________ immigrants who reproduced it in the cities in which they settled,as a ritual brotherhood consisting of loosely linked but otherwise independent and uncoordinated "families" organized into a hierarchy.

The primary symbol of the MS-13 is the six-pointed "star of David" and crossed pitchforks.

MS-13 has thousands of members globally and,in the United States,its members tend to primarily operate in _____________ areas.​

MS-13 has thousands of members and tends to operate state-side in the U.S.only in large urban cities exclusively.​

Explain what is meant by the "rules" of the American Mafia.

With respect to the Italian organized crime families of today,Italian heritage is no longer a requirement to become a full "made guy" within the organization.

MS-13 is organized into regional cliques,each with its own individual leadership.

The _____________ emerged in the nineteenth-century New York as a lawful fraternal society designed to advance the interests of Sicilian immigrants.

The basic mechanism for resolving disputes between Mafia families is usually arranged by the boss of the family,and typically results in:​

Another name for the infamous El Salvadorian street gang MS-13 is:

Under the name of _____________,Gangster Disciples engaged in voter registration drives and has supported unsuccessful candidates for the city council.​

What historical factors are related to the prominence of Italians in organized crime in the United States?​

The Mexican Mafia originated in prisons in California.​

In the New York model of the American Mafia,each of the bosses of their respective families is entirely disconnected from the other bosses,which allows for each to grow their own criminal empire.​

Mafia bosses are linked in a rather informal arrangement known as the ________________.​

Even though the American Mafia does not have written rules,it does have an elaborate set of ___________ that govern behavior.​

Introduction to Organized Crime

Explanations for Organized Crime

Italy and Albania

Colombia and Mexico

Russia and the Former Soviet Union

Asia

Africa

Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs

Organized Crime: "Goods and Services"

Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

Organized Crime in Labor, Business, and Money Laundering

Organized Crime Statutes

Investigating and Prosecuting Organized Crime

Filters

Explain the role of the boss in the New York model of Italian organized crime.

In order to avoid law enforcement detection,the structure of the New York Mafia has always attempted to remain only loosely connected to its criminal activities.

After the deaths of both mob boss rivals (Masseria and Marazano),___________ took over the operations of New York's crime families,and became the most important Mafia figure in New York through 1935.

Due to the massive size and span of illegal operations of Chicago's most notorious African American gang the Gangster Disciples,the gang requires a(n)____________ structure in order to successfully run its operations.

MS-13 has thousands of members globally and,in the United States,its members tend to primarily operate in _____________ areas.

MS-13 has thousands of members and tends to operate state-side in the U.S.only in large urban cities exclusively.

The basic mechanism for resolving disputes between Mafia families is usually arranged by the boss of the family,and typically results in:

Under the name of _____________,Gangster Disciples engaged in voter registration drives and has supported unsuccessful candidates for the city council.

What historical factors are related to the prominence of Italians in organized crime in the United States?

The Mexican Mafia originated in prisons in California.

In the New York model of the American Mafia,each of the bosses of their respective families is entirely disconnected from the other bosses,which allows for each to grow their own criminal empire.

Mafia bosses are linked in a rather informal arrangement known as the ________________.

Even though the American Mafia does not have written rules,it does have an elaborate set of ___________ that govern behavior.