The two basic characteristics of organized crime are a ...

[maychende]

The two basic characteristics of organized crime are a well-defined hierarchy of positions and
 
  a) the routine use of violence.
  b) taking unusual risks to make money.
  c) a strict code of conduct.
  d) exclusive members of persons of Italian descent.

Question 2

Which of the following events has led the gay rights movement to shift into a high gear in the 1990s?
 
  a) the Kinsey report that documented that a large number of people are gay
  b) the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic
  c) the outbreak of a new wave of anti-gay prejudice and discrimination
  d) actions by then-President Clinton and others in support of the gay rights movement

[smrtceo]

Answer to Question 1

c) a strict code of conduct.

Answer to Question 2

b) the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic

[maychende]

Excellent

[atrochim]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it