Sam Would Like to Get a Contract with the Government

question 27

Multiple Choice

Sam would like to get a contract with the government of Venezuela. To help get the contract, Sam pays Juan, a Venezuela citizen, to use his "influence" to help. Sam knows Juan is likely to bribe the government official in charge of the contract. Sam's actions are:

• A) legal because Juan is a private citizen
• B) legal because Juan may not be controlled by U.S. law
• C) illegal based on IRS regulations
• D) illegal based on US anti-dumping regulations
• E) illegal under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

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