Under RICO, a __________ Is Any of Several Criminal Offenses

question 71

Multiple Choice

Under RICO, a __________ is any of several criminal offenses such as murder, kidnapping, arson, extortion, and drug dealing.

• A) predicate act
• B) liable act
• C) white-collar crime
• D) mala in se act

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Definitions:

Underdogs

Individuals or groups who are expected to lose a conflict or competition due to disadvantageous positions or perceived inferiority.

Ratification

The official way to confirm something, usually by vote. It is often used in the context of approving treaties, agreements, and constitutional amendments.

Drafters

Professionals who prepare technical drawings and plans under the guidance of architects and engineers.

Bicameral Legislature

A legislative body consisting of two separate chambers or houses, typically a lower and an upper house, designed to ensure checks and balances within the government.