Which of the following is legal according to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) passed in 1977?
A) Payments to high ranking government officials
B) Grease payments to lower-level government officials
C) Bribes to political parties
D) Kickbacks to win overseas contracts

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits the bribery of foreign government officials, but it does allow for "grease payments" made to lower-level officials to expedite routine government actions such as obtaining permits or processing paperwork. The other options listed (A, C, and D) are all prohibited by the FCPA.

Which of the Following Is Legal According to the Foreign