Question 1

Which act makes it a federal crime to engage in criminal behavior that interferes with interstate commerce?​

Accepted Answer

The Hobbs Act, passed in 1946, makes it a federal crime to engage in criminal behavior that interferes with interstate commerce. It specifically prohibits extortion and robbery, and has been used to prosecute individuals involved in organized crime and corruption cases. The Harrison Act and Anti-Drug Abuse Act both pertain to drug offenses, while the Comprehensive Crime Control Act covers many different aspects of criminal law.

Question 2

In 1914,which Act made it illegal to sell or give away opium or opium derivatives and coca or its derivatives without written order on a form issued by the Commissioner of Revenue?​

Accepted Answer

The Harrison Act, passed in 1914, made it illegal to sell or give away opium or opium derivatives and coca or its derivatives without a written order on a form issued by the Commissioner of Revenue. The act was one of the first federal efforts to regulate and control the use of drugs in the United States.

Question 3

To obtain a seizure order (actually a warrant),the government must provide _____________ the property to be seized,and why there is reason to believe that it is being used to commit crimes or was acquired with money from criminal activity.​

Accepted Answer

To obtain a seizure order, the government must provide sworn testimony in an affidavit, spelling out the property to be seized and why there is a reason to believe it is being used to commit crimes or was acquired with money from criminal activity.

Question 4

The investigation and prosecution of organized crime per se has largely been a responsibility of:​

Accepted Answer

The investigation and prosecution of organized crime is primarily the responsibility of the federal government, particularly the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice. This is due to the interstate and international nature of organized crime activities, which often cross state lines and involve multiple jurisdictions. While state and municipal governments may also play a role in combating organized crime, the federal government has the primary responsibility.

Question 5

The United States does not criminalize participation in a criminal organization since it might implicate constitutional prohibitions against measures inhibiting freedom of:​

Accepted Answer

The United States does not criminalize participation in a criminal organization because it would violate the constitutional prohibition against inhibiting freedom of association. Criminalizing membership in an organization would likely infringe on individuals’ rights to associate with one another and would have a chilling effect on First Amendment rights. While religious organizations and speech are also protected by the First Amendment, they are not directly relevant to the question of criminalizing participation in a criminal organization. Privacy is not implicated in this context.

Question 6

The earliest statutes designed to deal with "racketeering" are collectively known as the:​

Accepted Answer

The earliest statutes designed to deal with "racketeering" are collectively known as the Hobbs Act. The Hobbs Act (1946) was enacted to combat racketeering in labor-management disputes and provides for severe punishment for robbery and extortion affecting interstate commerce. The other options listed are acts or legislation that primarily focus on drug abuse or overall crime control.

Question 7

Which of the following constitutes a pattern of racketeering under RICO?​

Accepted Answer

Under the RICO Act, a pattern of racketeering activity requires at least two predicate crimes within a ten-year period.

Question 8

What type of activity did the Sherman Anti-Trust Act prohibit?​

Accepted Answer

The Sherman Anti-Trust Act was enacted to prevent the formation of monopolies and restraint of trade. It prohibited any activity that would lead to the suppression of free competition in the market. This included practices such as price-fixing, creation of cartels, and unfair mergers. Therefore, the correct choice is C, restraint of trade. The other options, such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, and tax evasion, are unrelated to the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.

Question 9

The 1968 Consumer Credit Act (18 U.S.C.Sections 891-94)was designed to combat:​

Accepted Answer

The 1968 Consumer Credit Act was specifically designed to combat loansharking, which involves providing loans at extremely high interest rates, often to individuals who are unable to obtain credit through traditional means. The act provided protections for consumers against predatory lending practices and helped to curb the activities of loansharks.

Question 10

_____________ is an agreement between two or more persons to commit a criminal act; it is the agreement that becomes the corpus (body)of the crime.​

Accepted Answer

Conspiracy is an agreement between two or more individuals to commit a crime. The crime itself may never actually be carried out, but the agreement to commit the crime becomes the corpus (body) of the offense.

Question 11

In 1972,which state enacted civil RICO legislation with the seizure and forfeiture provisions?​

Accepted Answer

Hawaii was the first state to enact civil RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) legislation with seizure and forfeiture provisions in 1972. This allowed the state to combat organized crime by enabling the seizure of assets obtained through illegal activities.

Question 12

Which statute makes it a crime to commit or conspire to commit a continuing series of felony violations of the 1970 Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act when the violations are undertaken in concert with 5 or more persons?​

Accepted Answer

The statute that makes it a crime to commit or conspire to commit a continuing series of felony violations of the 1970 Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act when the violations are undertaken in concert with 5 or more persons is the Continuing Criminal Enterprise (CCE) statute. This statute is also referred to as the "kingpin statute" and carries severe penalties, including mandatory life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Question 13

What did the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 provide?​

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 established a Bill of Rights for union members, requiring unions to hold free and democratic elections, provide financial transparency and accountability, and protect members' rights to free speech and due process.

Question 14

What act imposed mandatory prison sentences for certain drug offenses and a mandatory doubling of the minimum penalties for offenders with prior felony drug convictions?​

Accepted Answer

The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 imposed mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain drug offenses and required a mandatory doubling of the minimum penalties for offenders with prior felony drug convictions. This act also established the creation of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and provided funding for drug prevention programs.

Question 15

Which Supreme Court decision officially denied the claim of self-incrimination (Fifth Amendment)as an excuse for failure to file income tax on illegally gained earnings?​

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court decision United States v. Sullivan officially denied the claim of self-incrimination (Fifth Amendment) as an excuse for failure to file income tax on illegally gained earnings.

Question 16

What does RICO define as any act or threat involving murder,kidnapping,gambling,arson,robbery,bribery,extortion,or dealing in narcotic or other dangerous drugs,which is chargeable under State law and punishable by imprisonment for more than one year?​

Accepted Answer

RICO defines racketeering as any act or threat involving murder, kidnapping, gambling, arson, robbery, bribery, extortion, or dealing in narcotic or other dangerous drugs, which is chargeable under State law and punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

Question 17

Which federal law prohibits any agreement among competitors to fix prices,rig bids,or engage in other anti-competitive activities?​

Accepted Answer

The Sherman Antitrust Act is a federal law that prohibits any agreement among competitors to fix prices, rig bids, or engage in other anti-competitive activities. It was passed by Congress in 1890 and is still in effect today. The act's purpose is to promote competition in the marketplace and protect consumers from monopolies and other anti-competitive practices.

Question 18

Which of the following is  $\underline{\text{NOT}}$  one of the three basic types of conspiracy?​

Accepted Answer

The three basic types of conspiracy are chain, wheel, and enterprise. Syndicate is not listed among these basic types.

Question 19

What legislation prohibits "knowingly opening,maintaining,managing,controlling,renting,leasing,making available for use,or profiting from,any place for the purpose of manufacturing,distributing,or using any controlled substance"?​

Accepted Answer

The Illicit Drug Anti-Proliferation Act of 2003, also known as the Rave Act, prohibits individuals from knowingly opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance. This act is specifically targeted towards individuals who knowingly allow drug use to occur in settings such as raves or music festivals.

Question 20

What is defined as any extension of credit in which the creditor and the debtor both understand that a delay or failure in making repayment could result in the use of violence or other criminal means to cause the harm to the person,reputation,or property of the person?​

Accepted Answer

This type of debt is referred to as loan shark debt, in which an illegal lender uses coercion or intimidation tactics to collect payment.

Quiz 13: Organized Crime Statutes

Which act makes it a federal crime to engage in criminal behavior that interferes with interstate commerce?

In 1914,which Act made it illegal to sell or give away opium or opium derivatives and coca or its derivatives without written order on a form issued by the Commissioner of Revenue?

To obtain a seizure order (actually a warrant) ,the government must provide _____________ the property to be seized,and why there is reason to believe that it is being used to commit crimes or was acquired with money from criminal activity.

The investigation and prosecution of organized crime per se has largely been a responsibility of:

The United States does not criminalize participation in a criminal organization since it might implicate constitutional prohibitions against measures inhibiting freedom of:

The earliest statutes designed to deal with "racketeering" are collectively known as the:

Which of the following constitutes a pattern of racketeering under RICO?

What type of activity did the Sherman Anti-Trust Act prohibit?

The 1968 Consumer Credit Act (18 U.S.C.Sections 891-94) was designed to combat:

_____________ is an agreement between two or more persons to commit a criminal act; it is the agreement that becomes the corpus (body) of the crime.

In 1972,which state enacted civil RICO legislation with the seizure and forfeiture provisions?

Which statute makes it a crime to commit or conspire to commit a continuing series of felony violations of the 1970 Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act when the violations are undertaken in concert with 5 or more persons?

What did the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 provide?

What act imposed mandatory prison sentences for certain drug offenses and a mandatory doubling of the minimum penalties for offenders with prior felony drug convictions?

Which Supreme Court decision officially denied the claim of self-incrimination (Fifth Amendment) as an excuse for failure to file income tax on illegally gained earnings?

What does RICO define as any act or threat involving murder,kidnapping,gambling,arson,robbery,bribery,extortion,or dealing in narcotic or other dangerous drugs,which is chargeable under State law and punishable by imprisonment for more than one year?

Which federal law prohibits any agreement among competitors to fix prices,rig bids,or engage in other anti-competitive activities?

Which of the following is $\underline{\text{NOT}}$ one of the three basic types of conspiracy?

What legislation prohibits "knowingly opening,maintaining,managing,controlling,renting,leasing,making available for use,or profiting from,any place for the purpose of manufacturing,distributing,or using any controlled substance"?

What is defined as any extension of credit in which the creditor and the debtor both understand that a delay or failure in making repayment could result in the use of violence or other criminal means to cause the harm to the person,reputation,or property of the person?