In what way do bribes differ from grease payments under the FCPA?

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Bribes are meant to induce officials to act in violation of their lawful duty, while grease payments are used to expedite routine governmental actions. The FCPA allows for grease payments, but prohibits bribes.

Answer: B 
 Bribery involves offering or giving something of value to influence an official, while grease payments are small payments made to expedite routine governmental actions. Donations to bona fide charitable organizations are not considered bribes or grease payments under the FCPA.

Answer: C 
 Bribes are used to secure a routine governmental action, while grease payments are used to expedite the same. The FCPA allows for grease payments, but prohibits bribes.

Answer: D 
 Bribes are used to facilitate processes that are not approved of by law, while grease payments are used to expedite routine governmental actions that are otherwise lawful. The FCPA allows for grease payments, but prohibits bribes.

In What Way Do Bribes Differ from Grease Payments Under