The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977

question 1

Multiple Choice

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977:

• A) Requires certain records be kept for a minimum amount of time.
• B) Forbids the bribing of foreign officials.
• C) Requires companies maintain a reasonable set of internal controls.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Mens Rea

The legal principle of intent that must be proven in many crimes, referring to the criminal intent of the perpetrator.

White-collar Crimes

Non-violent crimes committed by individuals, typically during the course of their business activities, involving deception for financial gain.

Non-violent Offenses

Crimes that do not involve the use of any force or injury to the body of another person, such as theft or fraud.

Imprisonment

The act of confining someone in a prison or as if in a prison as a legal punishment.