New York Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency (WGP) License Practice Exam

What induces consent in EXTORTION?

1. Negotiation

2. Force or Fear

3. Promises

4. Blackmail

The correct answer is: Force or Fear

In extortion, consent is induced through the use of force or fear. This means that the person being extorted agrees to give something of value under the threat of harm or violence. This distinguishes extortion from other forms of negotiation or promises. For example, in negotiation, both parties come to an agreement willingly and without the use of force or fear. In the case of promises, someone may agree to do something without the presence of force or fear being present. Blackmail, while similar to extortion, involves inducing consent through the threat of exposure rather than force or fear. Ultimately, the key factor in determining extortion is the use of force or fear to gain consent.