Which of the Following Actions Is Not Prohibited by the Foreign

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions is not prohibited by The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

• A) offers of payments to government officials to influence a decision on behalf of the firm making the payment
• B) payments to government officials to influence a decision on behalf of the firm making the payment
• C) payments to low-level officials for expediting the performance of routine government services
• D) all of the above actions are prohibited by The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

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