Question 1

Illegal immigration in which an agent is paid to help a person cross a border clandestinely is known as:

Accepted Answer

Human smuggling refers to the illegal transport of people across international borders for the purpose of evading immigration laws. The person being smuggled typically pays a fee to the smuggler, who helps them get across the border undetected. This is different from trafficking, which involves the exploitation of individuals against their will for labor or sexual purposes. Domestic terrorism is also not relevant to this topic.

Question 2

The link between drug traffickers and terrorists has been termed:

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe the link between drug traffickers and terrorists is narcoterrorism. This refers to the alliance between drug cartels and terrorist organizations, whereby the former provides the latter with funding in exchange for protection and logistical support. The drugs trade and terrorism have become increasingly interwoven in recent years, with many terrorist groups relying on drug money to fund their operations. This has led to the emergence of new forms of criminality, such as the use of drug trafficking networks to move weapons and explosives across international borders.

Question 3

A form of terrorism that makes use of high technology,especially computers and the Internet,in the planning and carrying out of terrorist attacks is called________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A form of terrorism that makes use...

Question 4

________ terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence by a group or an individual who is based entirely within the United States and its territories without foreign direction and whose acts are directed at elements of the U.S.government or population.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ terrorism is the unlawful use of...

Question 5

Cyberterrorism is a form of terrorism that makes use of high technology,especially computers and the Internet,in the planning and carrying out of terrorist attacks.

Accepted Answer

Cyberterrorism involves using technology, such as computers and the Internet, to plan and execute terrorist attacks.

Question 6

________________ is charged with protecting the nation's critical infrastructure against terrorist attack.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ is charged with protecting the nation's...

Question 7

A foreign organization that engages in terrorist activity that threatens the security of U.S.nationals or the national security of the United States and that is so designated by the U.S.secretary of state is known as a _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A foreign organization that engages in terrorist...

Question 8

_________________ describes an Aryan revolution that occurs in the United States during the1990s in which Jews,blacks,and other minorities are removed from positions of influence in government and society.

Accepted Answer

The Turner Diaries is a novel that promotes white supremacy and describes a violent overthrow of the U.S. government, resulting in the extermination of Jews, blacks, and other minorities. It has been connected to multiple acts of domestic terrorism, including the Oklahoma City bombing.

Question 9

Who is charged with protecting the nation's critical infrastructures against terrorist attack?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for protecting the nation's critical infrastructure against terrorist attack. This includes coordinating with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and private sector partners to assess and mitigate potential threats. While the military, CIA, and FBI may support these efforts, it is ultimately the responsibility of DHS to lead and coordinate the protection of critical infrastructure.

Question 10

A _____________ crime is a minor violation of Islamic law that is regarded as an offense against society,not God.

Accepted Answer

Tazir crimes are minor violations of Islamic law that are seen as offenses against society, rather than against God. Hudud crimes, on the other hand, are considered offenses against God and carry more severe penalties. Ethnocentric and Koranic are not relevant terms in this context.

Question 11

The first time Americans who were undeniably the target of international terrorism occurred in:

Accepted Answer

The bombing of Pan-Am flight 103 over Scotland in 1988 was a clear act of international terrorism targeting Americans, as the flight was en route to the United States and many of the victims were American citizens.

Question 12

Tazir crimes are crimes against God under Islamic law.

Accepted Answer

Tazir crimes are not considered crimes against God, but rather are offenses against society that are punishable by a judge's discretion within Islamic legal framework. Examples of tazir crimes can include theft, slander, and public intoxication.

Question 13

_______________ is the internationalization of trade,services,investment,information,and other forms of human social activity.

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the process of internationalization of trade, services, investment, information, and other forms of human social activity. Transnational crime, cybercrime, and international terrorism are different phenomena that may be influenced by globalization but not interchangeable with it.

Question 14

In 2005,the International Criminal Court's first official action was an investigation of:

Accepted Answer

The Democratic Republic of Congo was the first country to be investigated by the International Criminal Court in 2005. The investigation was regarding war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country's conflict from 2002-2003.

Question 15

The UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials specifically targets Muslims and their rights.

Accepted Answer

The UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials does not target any specific group based on their religion, including Muslims. The code outlines general principles and standards that apply to all law enforcement officials regardless of their background or beliefs.

Question 16

An example of a transnational crime is a crime that is committed in one country but has substantial effects in another country.

Accepted Answer

A transnational crime involves a criminal act that crosses national borders or has effects that transcend national boundaries. Crime committed in one country can have significant impacts on another country or countries, making it a transnational crime. Examples of transnational crimes include drug trafficking, human trafficking, terrorism, cybercrime, and money laundering.

Question 17

What bombing is thought to have been modeled after The Turner Diaries?

Accepted Answer

The Oklahoma City bombing, carried out by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols in 1995, is believed to have been modeled after The Turner Diaries, a novel advocating for white supremacy and violent revolution.

Question 18

Under Islamic law,what types of crimes are considered offenses against God?

Accepted Answer

Hudud are crimes considered offenses against God in Islamic law. These include theft, adultery, false accusations of adultery, drinking alcohol, and apostasy (leaving Islam). The punishments for these crimes are severe and are believed to be mandated by God.

Question 19

Trafficking in persons (TIP)is the exploitation of unwilling or unwitting people through force,coercion,threat,or deception.

Accepted Answer

Trafficking in persons involves the exploitation of individuals through various means such as force, coercion, and deception without their consent.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a Hudud crime?

Accepted Answer

Murder is not a Hudud crime because it is not one of the five crimes that are specifically mentioned in the Quran as being punishable by a fixed penalty.

Quiz 15: Drugs and Crime