Which of the following statements is true of the False Claims Act of 1863?
A)It guaranteed the anonymity of nonfederal whistle-blowers.
B)It was designed to prevent profiteering from the Civil War.
C)It addressed the issue of retaliation against federal employees.
D)It imposed deadlines in processing whistle-blower complaints.

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The False Claims Act of 1863 was enacted to prevent profiteering from the Civil War by imposing penalties on individuals and companies that defrauded the government by submitting false claims for payment. The act did not address anonymity of nonfederal whistle-blowers, retaliation against federal employees or impose deadlines on processing whistle-blower complaints.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the False