The Alien Tort Claims Act

question 60

Multiple Choice

The Alien Tort Claims Act:

• A)was active for the last two centuries and was commonly used in supporting jurisdiction in several cases.
• B)was enacted in 1889 as part of the original Judiciary Act.
• C)is an international statute which provides a cause of action for aggrieved aliens in global courts.
• D)is unlikely to have a high impact upon the way U.S. corporations deal with their overseas employees.

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Definitions:

Kano Masanobu

The founder of the Kano school of Japanese painting, known for his contributions to the development of ink and wash painting.

Kano Style

A school of Japanese painting founded in the 15th century, known for its bold brush strokes and thematic variety, serving the needs of various Japanese shogunates and emperors.

Muromachi Shogunate

A period in Japanese history (1336–1573) characterized by the governance of the Ashikaga shogunate, known for its cultural development and military conflicts.

Tokugawa Shogunate

The last feudal Japanese military government which existed between 1603 and 1868, led by the Tokugawa family.