Analyse legislation for combating this in the US

1. Discuss the value of organized crime investigations by law enforcement, specifically focusing on politicians potential involvement in organized crime.

This question is linked to the following Course Learning Objective:

LO7. Critique the assertion that U.S. politicians are frequently in league with organized crime

2. Discuss the impact that the War on Drugs has had in regards to Drug Cartels. As part of this answer, include specific U.S. statutes and or legislation/Acts that have played a part in combating this form of organized crime.

This question is linked to the following Course Learning Objectives:

LO5. Analyze major statutes and legislation aimed at combating Organized Crime
LO6. Extrapolate past and current efforts of the U.S. (via the War on Drugs) with current and future illegal drug trends (e.g., usage, availability, etc)

3.Explain whether or not transnational organized crime groups (such as the Russian Mafia, and others) pose a greater threat to the United States than do traditional organized crime groups.
4. Select a specific Organized Crime Group, and then using a criminological theory of your choice, discuss how and why they have been able to exist and or thrive.