The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prevents U.S. firms from:
A) paying or offering bribes excess commissions in exchange for favors.
B) using sweatshops to produce goods for sale in the U.S.
C) employing child labor in plants that make goods for U.S. markets.
D) participating in unsustainable development in third world countries.

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits American companies from paying or offering bribes, excess commissions, or other kinds of illegal payments to foreign officials in exchange for business advantages. The act seeks to promote fair and transparent business practices worldwide and to prevent corruption in international commerce. Choices B, C, and D are not covered by the FCPA. Sweatshops, child labor, and unsustainable development are the concerns of other laws and regulations.

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