In the United States,the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Is Controversial

question 152

Multiple Choice

In the United States,the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is controversial because the act __________.

• A)makes it hard for foreign firms to do business in the U.S.
• B)makes it illegal for U.S.firms to engage in corrupt practices overseas
• C)allows U.S.firms to make payoffs to foreign officials in order to obtain or keep business
• D)makes it legal for foreign firms to use corrupt practices in the U.S.
• E)makes it illegal for foreign firms to use corrupt practices in the U.S.

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Definitions:

Profane

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