11 Questions
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution led to the prohibition of alcohol?
18th Amendment
What is the term used to describe the illegal production and sale of alcohol during the prohibition era?
Bootlegging
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organized crime syndicates?
Operate at a street gang level
Which agency is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to disrupt and dismantle organized crime groups and violent gangs?
Department of Justice
What is one of the common features of organized crime identified by the Department of Justice?
Reliance upon violence, threats of violence, or other acts of intimidation
Which law allows prosecutors to tie together seemingly unconnected activities that have the same goal of furthering a criminal syndicate?
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act
Which criminal organizations were successfully convicted under RICO?
The Genovese crime family
Which crime is commonly associated with organized crime syndicates?
Drug dealing
What is the mens rea requirement for organized crime?
Specific knowledge and intention to further the goals of the criminal syndicate
What is one of the crimes that provide revenue for organized crime syndicates?
Stolen goods and artifacts
What has created a new frontier for organized criminals?
Computer technology
Unintended Consequences of Prohibition: Test your knowledge on the rise of organized crime during the era of alcohol prohibition in the United States. Explore how good intentions led to unexpected outcomes and the impact of the 18th Amendment on society.
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