Which of the following 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 designed to prevent profiteering from the Civil War by imposing penalties on individuals or companies who submitted false claims for payment to the government. It did not address anonymity of nonfederal whistle-blowers, retaliation against federal employees, or deadlines for processing whistle-blower complaints.

Which of the Following Is True of the False Claims