Which of the Following Is an Example of Direct Foreign

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of direct foreign investment?

• A) A foreign citizen buys a share of stock in Ford.
• B) The German-owned BMW company builds an assembly plant near Greenville, SC.
• C) A foreign citizen lends money to General Motors by buying a GM bond.
• D) A foreign citizen travels to the United States as a tourist, spending money in the United States on various goods and services.

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Definitions:

Black Codes

Laws passed from 1865 to 1866 in southern states to restrict the rights of former slaves; to nullify the codes, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Fourteenth Amendment.

Vagrancy Charges

Legal accusations against individuals for being homeless or wandering without visible means of support, often used historically to control or penalize the unemployed and homeless.

Labor Contracts

Legal agreements between employers and employees outlining the terms of employment, including duties, compensation, and duration.

Impeachment Acquittal

This refers to the formal process by which a court or legislative body clears an official of charges brought against them in an impeachment trial.