While Deciding Whether or Not to Begin a Construction Project

question 118

Multiple Choice

While deciding whether or not to begin a construction project overseas, BuildBest learned that they would not be able to get permits for demolition until they paid a local city official a sizable fee in addition to the fees the city charges for the permit. This is an example of ________.

• A) bribery
• B) nationalization
• C) extortion
• D) fair trade
• E) locavorism

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Definitions:

Prosecutor

A legal representative who brings charges against a suspect in a court of law and leads the case against the defendant.

Michael Nifong

Michael Nifong is a former District Attorney of Durham County, North Carolina, known for his mishandling of the Duke lacrosse case, which led to his disbarment for ethics violations.

Disbarred

The action of revoking a lawyer's license to practice law due to misconduct or unethical behavior, preventing them from practicing in a professional capacity.

Plea Bargaining

A legal process in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence or the dropping of other charges.