CRJU 30923 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Volstead Act, Antimafia Pool, Monk Eastman
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#1) discuss the different definitions of organized crime, the value adding model, and the 9 characteristics of organized crime. Simple definition: organized crime occurs when two or more people come together to commit a criminal act on an ongoing basis (more than twice, problem = far too inclusive to be utilized adequately. Goal-oriented definition: organized crime occurs when particular goals are attempted to increase group power and undermine public confidence, problem = very vague. Value adding model: identifies any given common phenomena characteristic which typify it, the more characteristics seen, the more likely you are viewing organized crime, there are 9 total characteristics. #2) discuss the early history of organized crime in sicily and italy: mafia & camorra. #3) compare and contrast the organizational models of organized crime. Capo; economy must be controlled through manipulating the law. #5) discuss the precursors/roots of organized crime in the untied states.
