Which of the Following Has Not Been Advanced as a Criticism

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has not been advanced as a criticism of RICO?

• A) Its broad and sweeping language grants the state too much discretionary leeway
• B) It was never intended for use in prosecuting businessmen as "racketeers"
• C) Its forfeiture provisions are draconian and punitive and out of proportion to the offenses
• D) It places defense attorneys at a great advantage relative to prosecutors, due to weak enforcement provisions

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Definitions:

Self-esteem

The subjective evaluation of one's own worth or value.

Self-perception

A theory that people develop attitudes and opinions by observing their own behavior and concluding what attitudes must have caused them.

Upward Social Comparison

The process of comparing oneself with others who are perceived to be better off or superior in some way.

Better than Average Effect

A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their own qualities and abilities compared to others.