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52 Cards in this Set
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Name the top four biker gangs in the U.S.:
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a. Hells Angels
b. Pagans c. Outlaws d. Bandidos |
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What are the southern Mexican Mafia called?
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a. Sorrenos
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What is the street name for the Mexican Mafia?
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a. La eme
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What are the northern Mexican Mafia called?
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a. Nortenos
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What is the weapon of choice for the Hells Angels?
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a. The ball peen hammer
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What gang is the sworn enemies of the Mexican Mafia?
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a. La Nuestra Familia
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Why do the Hells Angels use the weapon that they are known for?
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a. It is legal
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What is the symbol of the Mexican Mafia?
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a. Black Hand with an M in the center
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What 4 actions set the Hells Angels apart from all other gangs?
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a. They do not take their fight to law enforcement
b. They are a legally incorporated corporation in more than 30 countries c. They have trademarked their logo d. They are active in charities |
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Why did the Mexican Mafia choose the symbol that they use?
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a. Because the strongest cell of the Italian mafia was the black hand
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What does RICO stand for?
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a. Racketeering in corrupt Organizations
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12. What statute is most responsible for taking down gangs because it enables government agencies to seize all property and finances that are proceeds of an illegal activity?
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a. RICO
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What two principles are the same for all gangs?
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a. It is all about the money
b. They are racist |
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What social structures provide the ground work for Chicago’s gangs?
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a. Welfare requirements that collapse the family structure
b. High Rise construction of the housing projects |
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What is the main Chicago gang that we studied?
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a. Gangster Disciples
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The Hells Angels were named after what?
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a. A fighter air squadron from WWII
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What are two of the primary ways that the Hells Angels barter sympathy for their activities while conducting illegal activities?
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a. Appear to be fiercely patriotic
b. Visibly supporting children’s charities |
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What other biker gang did the Hells Angels have a war with in a casino in Laughlin, Nevada?
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a. Mongols
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Jail gang tattoos are created by using what two ingredients to make the ink?
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a. Urine
b. Charcoal |
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X3 stands for what gang?
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a. La eme - Mexican Mafia
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GD is the nick name for what gang?
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a. Gangster Disciples
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Gangs usually victimize members of what type of communities?
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a. Their own
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What does it mean in gangs to “pay your taxes”?
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a. Pay protection money
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What group is associated with the symbol of double SS lightning bolts?
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a. Skinheads
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What does it mean if the lightning bolts are filled in with black?
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a. They have killed for their race
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What does it mean if the lightning bolts are filled in with red?
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a. They have spilled blood for their race
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What does it mean if a skinhead is wearing red boot laces?
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a. They have spilled blood for their race
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What other prison gang has formed an alliance with the Aryan Brotherhood?
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a. La eme
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What is a Carnale?
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a. A brother in La eme
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What is the literal translation of La eme?
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a. The letter M
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What was the name of the only non Hispanic member of La eme?
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Joe Pegleg Morgan
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What was the name of the person who because of his Yugoslavian descent enabled the alliance between the two seemingly incompatible gangs of La eme and the Aryan Brotherhood?
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Joe Pegleg Morgan
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La Eme has a cardinal code of conduct that cannot be broken, this was the law that Luis Maciel broke when he executed the hit in L.A. of Dido Moreno what is it?
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a. Women and children are innocent and not to be harmed
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What language do la eme’s use when they speak to each other?
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a. Ancient Aztec
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What is the symbol for la nuestra familia?
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a. Sombrero with a machete through it
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SHU stands for what area of the Pelican Bay State Prison?
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a. Security Housing Unit
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What are the two ways to get in to the gang MS-13?
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a. Beat in
b. Sexed in |
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What is the name of the highest person in MS-13 hierarchy?
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a. Shot caller also known as the OG: original gangster
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Gangs target new members by what three primary characteristics?
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a. Absent parents
b. Need for belonging c. Race |
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MS-13 began on what continent?
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a. South American
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A chavallas according to MS-13 is a what?
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a. Rival gang member
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MS-13 ‘s weapon of choice is what?
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a. A machete
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MS-13’s colors are what?
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a. Blue and white
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MS-13’s are known by what jersey number?
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a. 13
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In MS-13 slang, courting means what?
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a. Punishment for infractions
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In MS-13 slang, representing means what?
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a. Tattoos on the body
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What gang uses the three dot triangle tattoo?
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a. MS-13
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What does stacking out mean in MS-13 gang slang?
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a. Show gang hand signs
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What does MS stand for?
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a. Mara Salvatrucha
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ICE is the acronym for what federal agency?
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a. Immigration and customs enforcement
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213 is the area code for what city?
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a. LA
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The original name of MS-13 was:
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a. Mara salvatrucha stoners
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