Question

which is a characteristic of a gang?
meets on an irregular basis
seeks control of a defined territory
participates in community activities
requires at least 15 members in the group

Explanation:

To determine a gang's characteristic, analyze each option:

• "Meets on an irregular basis": Gangs typically have more structured or regular interactions, so this is incorrect.
• "Seeks control of a defined territory": Gangs often aim to control a specific area (e.g., for drug trade, power), which is a key characteristic.
• "Participates in community activities": Gangs usually engage in illegal/antisocial behavior, not positive community activities, so this is incorrect.
• "Requires at least 15 members": Gang size varies, and there's no strict 15 - member minimum, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. seeks control of a defined territory