True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Although all states struggle
with gang problems, most states have a hard time regulating them.
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2.
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There are no female street
gangs.
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3.
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Identifying regalia is of
key importance to youth gangs.
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4.
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Youth gangs are mainly a big
city problem; they are not common in rural areas.
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5.
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There is a clear correlation
between gang membership and criminal behavior.
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6.
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Not only does gang
membership increase the likelihood that youths will participate in criminal activity, it also
increases the penalties that the youths will suffer once they enter the court system as a result of
that activity.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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7.
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A youth gang is a loose
collection of individuals aged
a. | 10–30 | b. | 10–18 | c. | 12–24 | d. | 12–30 |
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Youth gangs
generally
a. | Identify themselves as a
group | b. | Identify themselves via clothing, hairstyles, hand signs, or
neighborhoods | c. | Have group names | d. | All of the
above |
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9.
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Two of the oldest and
best-known modern gangs are
a. | The Sharks and the
Jets | b. | The Capulets and the Montagues | c. | The Crips and the
Bloods | d. | The Preps and the Greasers |
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10.
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Among identifying gang
regalia are
a. | Colors | b. | Favorite songs | c. | Schools | d. | All of the
above |
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11.
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States have attempted to
control gangs through the use of
a. | Prohibitions of the outward signs
of gang membership, such as graffiti | b. | Prohibitions against occupying favorite gang
hangouts | c. | Enhanced delinquency penalties for gang
involvement | d. | All of the above |
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Essay
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12.
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What are some common
elements of gang statutes that have withstood constitutional challenges?
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