LLCU 213 TEST 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (2)

LLCU 213 TEST 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (2)
Question:
How is Montreal relevant in the sphere of Canadian
organized crime?
Answer:
- central location for trafficking/distribution between NYC and LA
- power struggles between families in MTL

Question:
What is money laundering?
Answer:
- legitimizing illegal transactions by investing in banks (approx $20-$30B a year
globally)

Question:
Explain extinction vs. perpetuity
Answer:
extinction: temporary glory, no legacy
perpetuity: legacy-building and distinguishes organized crime from conventional
crime

Question:
How is reputation relevant to organized crime?
Answer:
- being in a recognized group helps individuals in organized crime negotiate
transactions
- a bad reputation is a good thing
- a reputation carries "a more reliable form of justice" than the legal system
- groups use bonding rituals

Question:
Explain the foundation myth
Answer:
- justify their actions and perceive themselves as "men of honour" who are on the
side of the poor and weak
- for ex. Robin Hood (stole from the rich to give to the poor)

Question:
What is the definition of organized crime?
Answer:
a continuing criminal enterprise that rationally works to pro■t from illicit activities
that are often in great public demand. Continued existence is maintained through
use of force, monopoly control, and / or the corruption of public affairs/ of■cials