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True / False
1. The federal RICO Act removes the jurisdictional requirement that the racketeering activities affect interstate commerce.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
2. Money can be laundered by taking it to another country.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
3. Prior to 1970, attempts to prosecute groups known as the mafia were largely unsuccessful.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed after 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.07 – 18.07 – Explain why federal and state prosecutions of organized
crime figures before 1970 were generally unsuccessful
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
4. Federal and state RICO laws generally require the government to prove that the defendants committed or conspired to
commit acts of racketeering.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
5. The federal RICO statute permits federal prosecutions based on criminal acts that would normally fall under state
criminal jurisdiction.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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6. Organized crime and gang members often used bribery and extortion of witnesses to prevent witnesses from testifying.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
REFERENCES:
The Federal Witness Protection Program and the Crime of Witness Tampering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
7. The Mail Fraud Act is a federal law used to combat organized crime.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
8. The process by which criminals seek to disguise the illicit nature of their proceeds by introducing them into the stream
of legitimate commerce is known as money washing.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
9. The grand jury system makes prosecution in federal courts advantageous.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
10. There is one type of immunity provided to federal grand jury witnesses.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
Multiple Choice
11. Any fraudulent scheme that uses any interstate delivery services can be prosecuted as a felony under the:
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a.
mail fraud act.
b.
bank fraud act.
c.
wire fraud act.
d.
interstate fraud.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
12. Ways of laundering money include:
a.
gold purchases.
b.
purchases of cashier’s checks.
c.
wire transfers.
d.
All of these choices.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
13. In 1970, Congress enacted the RICO law. RICO stands for:
a.
Racket Induced Criminal Operations.
b.
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations.
c.
Racketeer Influenced Commercial Operation.
d.
Racket Induced Criminal Organization.
ANSWER:
b
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
14. To obtain a conviction under RICO, the government must prove that the defendant:
a.
is part of a continuing criminal enterprise.
b.
has committed at least three felonies.
c.
has invested illegally obtained funds.
d.
is a member of the Mafia.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
15. The primary purpose of RICO laws is to strike at the source of the economic power of:
a.
terrorist organizations.
b.
illegal business monopolies.
c.
manufacturers of counterfeit goods.
d.
organized crime.
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ANSWER:
d
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
16. For the purpose of money laundering statutes, profits gained from unlawful activities are known as:
a.
proceeds.
b.
receipts.
c.
markers.
d.
tickets.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
The Crime of Money Laundering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.06 – 18.06 – Define proceeds under the money laundering statutes
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
17. One of the benefits of the passage of the RICO Act was that it enabled prosecutors to charge all people engaged in
unlawful activity who own or invest in an enterprise that affects:
a.
interstate commerce.
b.
the federal government.
c.
state taxes.
d.
banking.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
18. If the underlying criminal acts do not affect interstate commerce:
a.
the federal government has no jurisdiction to prosecute.
b.
the federal government still has jurisdiction to prosecute under special provisions of the RICO statute.
c.
the federal government can engage in a joint prosecution with the state.
d.
the state government can elect to turn the case over to federal officials.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed after 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
19. One of the benefits of the passage of the CCE Statute was that it enabled prosecutors to charge people:
a.
whose actions enable a criminal enterprise to function.
b.
who aided and abetted the mafia.
c.
with tax evasion.
d.
who cross state lines when committing crimes.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
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charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
20. Which of the following statements regarding the federal witness protection program is true?
a.
The program was created during the period of Prohibition in the US.
b.
Since being established, the program has seldom been used.
c.
The program is utilized in both federal and state prosecutions.
d.
The program applies to witnesses, but not their families.
ANSWER:
c
REFERENCES:
The Federal Witness Protection Program and the Crime of Witness Tampering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
21. Which of the following statements regarding the Federal Victim and Witness Protection Act is false?
a.
The Act was passed by Congress in 1982.
b.
This statute created the crime of witness tampering.
c.
Tampering is a crime only if the witness testifies in a criminal trial.
d.
It has led to better court cases for prosecutors.
ANSWER:
c
REFERENCES:
The Federal Witness Protection Program and the Crime of Witness
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
22. Money laundering:
a.
laws were relaxed under the USA PATRIOT Act.
b.
is the world’s third largest business.
c.
is a crime only on the state level.
d.
sentences for cash smuggling have been decreased.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
23. The RICO laws focus on the conspiratorial nature of:
a.
organized crime.
b.
white collar crime.
c.
burglary.
d.
wire fraud.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.01 – 18.01 – List the requirements for a RICO conviction
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
24. The practice of keeping payments for expensive items under the amount requiring a currency transaction report to
launder illegal money is called:
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a.
smurfing.
b.
rigging.
c.
switching.
d.
wiring.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
25. To obtain a RICO or “little RICO” conviction, the prosecution does not need to prove:
a.
that the enterprise existed and was engaged in racketeering activity.
b.
that the defendants were members of the racketeering enterprise.
c.
two or more incidents of racketeering conduct “that have the same or similar intents, results, victims, or
methods of commission. ”
d.
that the enterprise transferred assets across state lines.
ANSWER:
d
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.01 – 18.01 – List the requirements for a RICO conviction
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
26. ______ does not qualify as a “predicate act” under the RICO laws.
a.
Drug trafficking
b.
Mail fraud
c.
Witness tampering
d.
Robbery
ANSWER:
d
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.01 – 18.01 – List the requirements for a RICO conviction
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
27. The ______ Act permits prosecution if the extortion can be shown to interfere with interstate commerce.
a.
Travel
b.
Hobbs
c.
Bribery
d.
Extortion
ANSWER:
b
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
28. The ______ Act requires banks, businesses, and financial institutions to report large cash transactions.
a.
National Money Laundering
b.
Currency Transaction Reporting
c.
Large Cash Transaction
d.
Prevention of the Laundering Illegal Proceeds
ANSWER:
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REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
29. RICO and CCE laws have not been successfully used to stop:
a.
illegal activities by anti-abortion groups.
b.
stock exchange violations.
c.
porn shop violations.
d.
criminal bankruptcies.
ANSWER:
d
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
30. The Supreme Court has ruled that for purposes of the federal RICO law, a “criminal enterprise” means:
a.
association in fact.
b.
formal business.
c.
informal business.
d.
formal structure.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
31. The federal RICO statute permits federal prosecutions based on criminal acts that would normally fall under:
a.
state criminal jurisdiction.
b.
district court criminal jurisdiction.
c.
appellate criminal jurisdiction.
d.
county criminal jurisdiction.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
32. The witness protection program created in 1970 provides new identities and relocation for witnesses:
a.
and their families in both state and federal criminal prosecutions of organized crime.
b.
and their families in federal criminal prosecutions of organized crime.
c.
in both state and federal criminal prosecutions of organized crime.
d.
and their families in state criminal prosecutions of organized crime.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
The Federal Witness Protection Program and the Crime of Witness Tampering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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33. In 1982, Congress passed an act related to the witness protection program called the:
a.
Federal Victim and Witness Protection Act.
b.
Federal Victim Protection Act.
c.
Federal Witness Protection Act.
d.
Federal Protection Act.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
The Federal Witness Protection Program and the Crime of Witness Tampering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
34. According to the US Supreme Court, under the money laundering statute, proceeds can be:
a.
profits but not receipts.
b.
receipts but not profits.
c.
profits or receipts.
d.
neither profits nor receipts.
ANSWER:
c
REFERENCES:
The Crime of Money Laundering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.06 – 18.06 – Define proceeds under the money laundering statutes
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
35. Any fraudulent scheme that uses an interstate delivery system may be prosecuted as a felony under:
a.
the federal mail fraud statute.
b.
a state criminal fraud law.
c.
both the federal mail fraud statute and state criminal fraud law.
d.
neither the federal mail fraud statute nor a state criminal fraud law.
ANSWER:
c
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
36. Illegal profits can not be laundered through the purchase of:
a.
homes.
b.
jewelry.
c.
cars.
d.
illegal drugs.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
37. When it comes to prosecuting organized crime:
a.
there is no advantage to a federal versus state prosecution.
b.
state law usually offers more advantages than federal law.
c.
the jurisdiction that can prosecute most quickly will more likely be the best venue.
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d.
there are advantages to a federal over a state prosecution.
ANSWER:
d
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
38. The ______ act can be used to prosecute those involved in criminal activities that cross state borders or involve
foreign commerce.
a.
travel
b.
wire
c.
bank
d.
fraud
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
39. A wire fraud scheme is defined to include a scheme to deprive another of the intangible right of:
a.
honest services.
b.
honest broker.
c.
legitimate commerce.
d.
honest expectations.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Honest Services Fraud
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
40. A(n) ____ occurs when the parties in a sales transaction agree that some part of the purchase price paid by the buyer
will be returned to the buyer.
a.
kickback
b.
bribe
c.
mail fraud
d.
extortion
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
41. A fraudulent scheme that uses interstate or international wire or other electronic communications is the definition of
_____ fraud.
a.
mail
b.
bank
c.
wire
d.
interstate
ANSWER:
c
REFERENCES:
Honest Services Fraud
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
42. Using money, property, or “favors” to influence a public or private official to act in some agreed manner is a(n):
a.
kickback.
b.
bribe.
c.
mail fraud.
d.
extortion.
ANSWER:
b
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
43. Illegal gambling is often distinguished from legitimate commercial promotions by the fact that illegal gambling or
lotteries do not have:
a.
a prize.
b.
consideration.
c.
chance elements.
d.
a skill element.
ANSWER:
d
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
44. The Travel Act does not make it illegal to travel interstate:
a.
to bomb a homosexual bar.
b.
with the intent to violate state law.
c.
to facilitate an illegal narcotics transaction.
d.
to purchase medical marijuana.
ANSWER:
d
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
45. _____ is defined as “obtaining of property of another, with his consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or
threatened force, violence, or fear, or under the color of official right.”
a.
A kickback
b.
A bribe
c.
Mail fraud
d.
Extortion
ANSWER:
d
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
46. Currency transaction reports can help determine whether ____ occurred.
a.
tax fraud
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b.
money laundering
c.
both tax fraud and money laundering
d.
neither tax fraud nor money laundering
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
47. “Gangs” can be distinguished from “organized crime” in that:
a.
gangs have a more highly structured leadership arrangement.
b.
organized crime has a more highly structured leadership arrangement.
c.
with organized crime, the only unifying force is combat with outsiders.
d.
gangs usually have a chief or “don” who makes policy and issues orders.
ANSWER:
b
REFERENCES:
Organized Crime and Criminal Gangs
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.01 – 18.01 – List the requirements for a RICO conviction
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
48. The dollar amount that triggers a currency transaction report is:
a.
$1,000 or less.
b.
$10,000 or more.
c.
$5,000 or more.
d.
no specific dollar amount.
ANSWER:
b
REFERENCES:
The Crime of Money Laundering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.05 – 18.05 – State the knowledge needed for a conviction under the
federal money laundering statute, specifically the section on transportation of illegal proceeds
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
49. ______ are not required to file a currency transaction report.
a.
Businesses
b.
Individuals
c.
Financial institutions
d.
Banks
ANSWER:
b
REFERENCES:
The Crime of Money Laundering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.05 – 18.05 – State the knowledge needed for a conviction under the
federal money laundering statute, specifically the section on transportation of illegal proceeds
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
50. Transactions that are purposely under the reporting minimum, for the purpose of evading a financial institution’s
reporting requirement, are called ______ transactions.
a.
businesses
b.
structured
c.
financial
d.
floating
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ANSWER:
b
REFERENCES:
The Crime of Money Laundering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.05 – 18.05 – State the knowledge needed for a conviction under the
federal money laundering statute, specifically the section on transportation of illegal proceeds
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
Richie is a leader in organized crime and unbeknownst to him his accountant has been working with federal investigators
in exposing the crime syndicate’s illegal activities. Davey the accountant turns over the last bit of information needed to
bring federal racketeering charges against Richie, who is arrested the same day Davey disappears.
51. Richie claims he’s an innocent businessman, and that racketeering charges are unwarranted because he:
a.
is not part of a continuing criminal enterprise.
b.
does not have any previous arrests.
c.
has not invested illegally obtained funds.
d.
is not a member of the Mafia.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
PREFACE NAME:
Richie is a leader in organized crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.15.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
52. The CCE Statute enabled prosecutors to:
a.
charge businesses and others whose actions assisted Richie’s illegal enterprise.
b.
protect witnesses who will testify against Richie.
c.
charge Richie with tax evasion.
d.
seize all assets that crossed state lines.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
PREFACE NAME:
Richie is a leader in organized crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
53. Richie offers Davey a deal: in exchange for Davey’s silence, Richie won’t kill his family. This threat is an example of
witness:
a.
outreach.
b.
appreciation.
c.
tampering.
d.
intimidation.
ANSWER:
c
REFERENCES:
The Federal Witness Protection Program and the Crime of Witness Tampering
PREFACE NAME:
Richie is a leader in organized crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
54. The federal government, out of concern for Davey and his family, place them in a:
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a.
witness outreach program.
b.
witness appreciation program.
c.
witness protection program.
d.
witness trust program.
ANSWER:
c
REFERENCES:
The Federal Witness Protection Program and the Crime of Witness Tampering
PREFACE NAME:
Richie is a leader in organized crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
The money earned from Enrique’s illegal drug cartel numbers in the millions, but the problem is what to do with the
money. Enrique would like to put it someplace safe, but his pillow case is stuffed full. He begins to purchase expensive
luxury items, structuring his payments below $10,000. He takes some of the other money and opens accounts below
$10,000, routing the cash through cooperative banks until he can withdraw it freely.
55. Enrique’s payments of less than $10,000 for the luxury items would make him guilty of:
a.
smurfing.
b.
rigging.
c.
currency transaction fraud.
d.
mail fraud.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
PREFACE NAME:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
56. Enrique’s efforts to disguise the money obtained by illegal activities would make him guilty of:
a.
money laundering.
b.
asset laundering.
c.
tax laundering.
d.
honest services fraud.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
PREFACE NAME:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
57. Structured payments would apply to:
a.
the purchase of the luxury items.
b.
the opening up of bank accounts under $10,000.
c.
the movement of money from one bank to another.
d.
the gifts to friends and family.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
PREFACE NAME:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Joe works in the mayor’s office as a tax assessor. He hears and decides on the validity of claims by homeowners seeking
to lower their tax assessment. Joe tells one such homeowner that the only way to get a tax break is to pay a “filing fee”
directly to Joe. Joe also sends out phony filing fee forms to dozens of other homeowners, and when one homeowner
threatens to go to the mayor, Joe growls that would be an “unhealthy” idea.
58. Of the several crimes committed by Joe, he would be guilty of:
a.
mail fraud because he sent phony filing fee bills through the mail.
b.
bank fraud because he deposited his ill-begotten gains in a bank.
c.
wire fraud because he laundered his money.
d.
interstate fraud because he crossed over state lines when committing his crimes.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
PREFACE NAME:
Joe works in the mayor’s office as a tax assessor
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
59. Joe has violated the:
a.
Hobbs Act.
b.
RICO Act.
c.
Travel Act.
d.
Hatch Act.
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
PREFACE NAME:
Joe works in the mayor’s office as a tax assessor
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
60. The veiled threat against the one homeowner whose decision to inform the mayor would be an “unhealthy” one for
him, would bring ____ charges against Joe.
a.
extortion
b.
bribery
c.
kickback
d.
honest services fraud
ANSWER:
a
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
PREFACE NAME:
Joe works in the mayor’s office as a tax assessor
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
Completion
61. A RICO conviction requires proof that an enterprise existed that engaged in _____ activity.
ANSWER:
racketeering
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.15.18.01 – 18.01 – List the requirements for a RICO conviction
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KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
62. Most courts now hold that any effect on ____ commerce satisfies the RICO jurisdictional requirement.
ANSWER:
interstate
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.15.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
63. Money can be _____ by buying cash or bearer instruments.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
64. Federal jurisdiction is possible under RICO if the underlying acts affect ______ commerce.
ANSWER:
interstate
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
65. Witness _____ is a crime whether the witness plans to testify in a criminal trial or a civil trial.
ANSWER:
tampering
REFERENCES:
The Federal Witness Protection Program and the Crime of Witness Tampering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
66. Proceeds for purposes of the money _____ statutes means profits gained from unlawful activities.
ANSWER:
laundering
REFERENCES:
The Crime of Money Laundering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.06 – 18.06 – Define proceeds under the money laundering statutes
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
67. The ____ Act can be used to prosecute those involved in criminal activities that cross state borders or involve foreign
commerce.
ANSWER:
Travel
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
68. The federal statute, known as the _____ Act, permits prosecution if the extortion can be shown to interfere with
interstate commerce.
ANSWER:
Hobbs
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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69. Federal court ____ rules make prosecution in federal courts advantageous.
ANSWER:
discovery
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
70. The acronym CTR stands for _____.
ANSWER:
currency transaction reports
REFERENCES:
The Crime of Money Laundering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.06 – 18.06 – Define proceeds under the money laundering statutes
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
71. States have laws similar to federal RICO laws, commonly known as _____ laws.
ANSWER:
“little RICO”
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.15.18.01 – 18.01 – List the requirements for a RICO conviction
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
72. The _______ program provides new identities and relocation for witnesses and their families in both state and federal
criminal prosecutions of organized crime.
ANSWER:
witness protection
REFERENCES:
The Federal Witness Protection Program and the Crime of Witness Tampering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
73. A fraudulent scheme, no matter its purpose or method, that uses either private or public delivery service is called
_____.
ANSWER:
mail fraud
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
74. A fraudulent scheme that uses interstate or international wire or other electronic communications is called _____.
ANSWER:
wire fraud
REFERENCES:
Honest Services Fraud
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
75. Reports that businesses, banks, and financial institutions are required to file for cash transactions of more than $10,000
are called _____.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
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Essay
76. Explain how money laundering statutes and the courts have defined proceeds.
ANSWER:
N/A
REFERENCES:
The Crime of Money Laundering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.06 – 18.06 – Define proceeds under the money laundering statutes
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
77. Explain why prosecutions of organized crime prior to 1970 were generally unsuccessful. Describe the advantages of
one organized crime statute passed in 1970.
ANSWER:
N/A
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed after 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.07 – 18.07 – Explain why federal and state prosecutions of organized
crime figures before 1970 were generally unsuccessful
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
78. List the elements the prosecution must prove to obtain a RICO conviction.
ANSWER:
N/A
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.15.18.01 – 18.01 – List the requirements for a RICO conviction
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
79. Explain what knowledge is required for a conviction under the transportation of illegal proceeds section of the federal
money laundering statute.
ANSWER:
N/A
REFERENCES:
The Crime of Money Laundering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.15.18.05 – 18.05 – State the knowledge needed for a conviction under the
federal money laundering statute, specifically the section on transportation of illegal proceeds
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
80. Discuss the requirement for federal jurisdiction to be possible under the RICO statute.
ANSWER:
N/A
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.02 – 18.02 – Identify the jurisdictional requirements for a federal RICO
charge
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
81. Describe the federal witness protection program and explain the types of problems it addresses.
ANSWER:
N/A
REFERENCES:
The Federal Witness Protection Program and the Crime of Witness Tampering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
82. Discuss three ways that money can be laundered. Explain why some ways might be more difficult for prosecution than
others.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
83. Describe the crime of “smurfing” and explain the criminal laws that attempt to deal with it.
ANSWER:
REFERENCES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
KEYWORDS:
84. Discuss the Hobbs Act and the types of criminal activities it makes illegal.
ANSWER:
N/A
REFERENCES:
Other Criminal Laws Used to Fight Gangs and Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.04 – 18.04 – List four federal statutes used to combat interstate crime
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
85. List and explain some of the advantages for prosecutors of the statutes passed after 1970.
ANSWER:
N/A
REFERENCES:
Federal and State Laws Passed After 1970 to Fight Organized Crime
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CRLA.GAAN.18.18.08 – 18.08 – Describe the advantages statutes passed after 1970 gave to
the prosecution
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand