LLCU 213 TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
How is Montreal relevant in the sphere of Canadian organized crime? - Answers - -
central location for trafficking/distribution between NYC and LA
- power struggles between families in MTL
What is money laundering? - Answers - - legitimizing illegal transactions by investing in
banks (approx $20-$30B a year globally)
What are the two main things mafia ppl care about? - Answers - money and power
Explain extinction vs. perpetuity - Answers - extinction: temporary glory, no legacy
perpetuity: legacy-building and distinguishes organized crime from conventional crime
How is reputation relevant to organized crime? - Answers - - 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
Explain the foundation myth - Answers - - 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)
What is the definition of organized crime? - Answers - a continuing criminal enterprise
that rationally works to profit 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/ officials
What are the 8 characteristics of organized crime? - Answers - 1. No political goals
2. Hierarchical
3. Membership
4. Subculture
5. Perpetuation
6. Violence
7. Monopolistic
8. Rules
What is the strain of anomie? - Answers - - anomie is a "condition in which society
provides little moral guidance to individuals"
ANSWERS
How is Montreal relevant in the sphere of Canadian organized crime? - Answers - -
central location for trafficking/distribution between NYC and LA
- power struggles between families in MTL
What is money laundering? - Answers - - legitimizing illegal transactions by investing in
banks (approx $20-$30B a year globally)
What are the two main things mafia ppl care about? - Answers - money and power
Explain extinction vs. perpetuity - Answers - extinction: temporary glory, no legacy
perpetuity: legacy-building and distinguishes organized crime from conventional crime
How is reputation relevant to organized crime? - Answers - - 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
Explain the foundation myth - Answers - - 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)
What is the definition of organized crime? - Answers - a continuing criminal enterprise
that rationally works to profit 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/ officials
What are the 8 characteristics of organized crime? - Answers - 1. No political goals
2. Hierarchical
3. Membership
4. Subculture
5. Perpetuation
6. Violence
7. Monopolistic
8. Rules
What is the strain of anomie? - Answers - - anomie is a "condition in which society
provides little moral guidance to individuals"
