Does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Permit a US Citizen

question 2

Multiple Choice

Does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act permit a US citizen to bribe foreign officials in country X, if doing so in legal in country X?

• A) Yes, if the bribe is worth less than $1000.
• B) Yes, if the bribe is reported to the IRS.
• C) No, never.
• D) No, to pay bribes is illegal, although it is sometimes permitted to pay "grease money" to a foreign official if that helps one to obtain something to which one is entitled.

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