Under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), _____ is considered a racketeering activity.
A) arson
B) homicide
C) extortion
D) larceny

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The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) was passed by Congress as part of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 and, as the name suggests, was designed to stop the entry of organized crime into legitimate business enterprises. RICO prohibits racketeering activity, which includes the commission of any of over 30 federal or state crimes that include bribery; mail, wire, and securities fraud; and extortion.