An Expropriation Is Also Considered to Be a Confiscation of Property

question 91

Multiple Choice

An expropriation is also considered to be a confiscation of property when

• A) the owner of property is not fairly compensated.
• B) a property owned by a foreign company is seized by the U.S. government.
• C) a property is purchased through corrupt payments.
• D) a property is seized under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
• E) the owner of the property is charged under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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