Deck 11: Gangs and Drugs

Question 1

The number of cities reporting gang problems has:

A)increased.
B)decreased.
C)remained about the same over the years.
D)Cities can't accurately measure gang problems.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In what way do Native American gangs often take on the characteristics of urban street gangs?

A)Signs
B)Symbols
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following are nationally recognized Indian gangs?

A)Indian Gangster Disciples
B)Native Mob Vice Lords
C)Igloo Housing Crips
D)All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following are recognized anti-gang tactics?

A)Mediation
B)Situational crime prevention
C)Working with strategies
D)All of the above

Question 5

The 2005 National Gang Threat Assessment revealed several new trends including which one of the following pertaining to Hispanic gang membership?

A)Hispanic gang membership is decreasing,especially in the Northeast and South.
B)Hispanic gang membership is increasing,especially in the Northeast and South.
C)Hispanic gang membership is increasing mainly on the west coast.
D)Hispanic gang membership has decreased as stricter border controls have evolved.

Question 6

Which of the following may be a reason why youths join gangs?

A)Sense of belonging
B)Respect
C)Money
D)All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is a primarily El Salvadoran street gang that originated in Los Angeles in the 1980s?

A)Latin Kings
B)Bloods
C)MS-13
D)Crips

Question 8

Tactics targeted to reduce gang problems include all but which one of the following?

A)Mediation
B)Situational crime prevention
C)Working with families
D)Increasing economic opportunities

Question 9

In order to suppress illicit international drug trafficking,authorities have:

A)engaged in the socialization approach.
B)created school based interventions.
C)began drug testing of police officers.
D)allowed forfeiture of assets.

Question 10

Which one of the following is a prominent Hispanic gang?

A)Crips
B)Bloods
C)LA Boys
D)Sur 13

Question 11

Regarding female gangs,the National Gang Threat Assessment Report noted:

A)the number of female gangs have actually decreased.
B)the number of female gangs has increased.
C)the number of female gangs has remained the same.
D)female gangs are routinely the targets of violence by male gangs.

Question 12

Many researchers contend that anti-gang tactics that involve only law enforcement are:

A)most effective in about seventy-five percent of the cases.
B)not as effective because they may serve to solidify gangs.
C)more effective than intervention programs.
D)None of the above

Question 13

RICO is an acronym that stands for:

A)Racketeer Influenced and Control Options Act.
B)Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
C)Racketeer Indictment and Control Options Act.
D)Racketeer Intent and Corrupt Options Act.

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the primary distributors of illegal drugs on the streets of the United States?

A)Street gangs
B)Outlaw motorcycle gangs
C)Prison gangs
D)All of the above

Question 15

Which one of the following is not a benefit to anti-gang legislation?

A)It is a good tool in plea bargaining.
B)It doubles the prison term.
C)It may encourage a defendant to enter a guilty plea.
D)It is good to have in place when jurisdictions apply for grants for anti-gang programs.

Question 16

Asian gangs,unlike African-American and Hispanic gangs,are not __________.

A)involved in the trafficking of illegal drugs
B)as ruthless
C)turf-oriented
D)None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is a federal statute used to prosecute street gangs?

A)RICO
B)CCE
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above

Question 18

Narcotic analgesics are drugs that depress the __________.

A)pain relieving antibodies within our bodies
B)thyroid nerves
C)behavioral system in our bodies
D)central nervous system

Question 19

Research by Johnson 2005)concluded that gang trouble starts with all but which one of the following factors?

A)Unstable neighborhoods
B)Broken homes
C)Violent role models
D)Lack of employment opportunities

Question 20

It appears that policing strategies are most effective when:

A)teamed with intervention programs.
B)conducted in an aggressive manner.
C)conducted by a specialized gang unit.
D)supported by the political structure.

Question 21

Tranquilizers are psychotic agents generally used to treat schizophrenia and acute psychosis.

Question 22

Marijuana is a Schedule IV drug.

Question 23

As gangs migrate across the country,they bring with them crime and violence.Reasons for migration range from expansion of territories to families moving because of jobs or incarceration.

Question 24

Many researchers contend that anti-gang tactics that involve only law enforcement will solidify gangs by increasing cohesion among gang members.

Question 25

Gang members are becoming more sophisticated in their use of computers and technology.

Question 26

Barbiturates are a Schedule III drug.

Question 27

Tactics targeted to reduce __________ problems include mediation,situational crime prevention and working with families.

Question 28

The Latin Kings have a significant presence in South Carolina,New Mexico,and Georgia.

Question 29

The number of cities reporting gang problems has __________ in number.

Question 30

The active ingredient in cannabis is tetracycline.

Question 31

Young women continue to take active roles in gangs.Although the number of female gangs is increasing,street gangs are still predominately made up of males.

Question 32

Amphetamines are non-synthetic drugs that stimulate the central nervous system.

Question 33

The pre-alcoholic phase is when a person has an occasional drink as a means of reducing tension.

Question 34

__________ is a primarily El Salvadoran street gang that originated in Los Angeles in the 1980s.

Question 35

Research by Johnson 2005)concluded that __________ trouble starts with unstable neighborhoods,broken homes,and violent role models.

Question 36

Cocaine is believed to be the most prevalent drug for the majority of male and female users.

Question 37

Until several years ago,alcohol offenses were looked upon as "victimless" crimes.

Question 38

Most states use traditional criminal law in prosecuting most of the crimes committed by gang members; however,some gang-related offenses,like drive-by shootings,also were not adequately covered.New statutes were enacted to combat these deficiencies.

Question 39

Many researchers contend that anti-gang tactics that involve only __________ are not as effective because they may serve to solidify gangs.

Question 40

Opium was used by such noted physicians as Hippocrates.

Question 41

RICO is an acronym that stands for __________ Act.

Question 42

It appears that __________ strategies are most effective when teamed with intervention programs

Question 43

Indian Gangster Disciples,Native Mob Vice Lords and Igloo Housing Crips are nationally recognized __________ gangs?

Question 44

RICO and __________ are federal statutes used to prosecute street gangs.

Question 45

__________ gangs,unlike African-American and Hispanic gangs,are not turf-oriented.

Question 46

Sur 13 is a prominent __________ gang.

Question 47

Regarding female gangs,the National Gang Threat Assessment Report noted the number of female gangs has __________ in number.

Question 48

The 2005 __________ Assessment revealed that Hispanic gang membership is increasing,especially in the Northeast and South.

Question 49

In order to suppress illicit international drug trafficking,authorities have allowed forfeiture of __________.

Question 50

Narcotic analgesics are drugs that depress the __________.