When Law Enforcement "Cracks Down" on Gangs in Relatively Inactive

question 44

Multiple Choice

When law enforcement "cracks down" on gangs in relatively inactive periods,it inevitably makes the gang ______.

• A)stronger
• B)experience no change
• C)weaker
• D)break apart

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