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The Laws Against Bribery: A Comparative Analysis

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the various laws against bribery in different jurisdictions, the penalties for engaging in bribery, and the international conventions that address bribery.
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In the United States, which federal law primarily prohibits bribery of public officials?

  1. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

  2. The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)

  3. The Sherman Antitrust Act

  4. The Clayton Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a United States federal law that prohibits American companies and their employees from bribing foreign government officials to obtain or retain business.

What is the maximum penalty for an individual convicted of violating the FCPA?

  1. 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine

  2. 10 years in prison and a $1 million fine

  3. 15 years in prison and a $2 million fine

  4. 20 years in prison and a $5 million fine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum penalty for an individual convicted of violating the FCPA is 20 years in prison and a $5 million fine.

Which international convention specifically addresses the issue of bribery?

  1. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

  4. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is an international convention that addresses the issue of bribery and other forms of corruption.

Under the UNCAC, what is the minimum sentence that a country must impose for bribery of a public official?

  1. 1 year in prison

  2. 2 years in prison

  3. 3 years in prison

  4. 4 years in prison


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the UNCAC, the minimum sentence that a country must impose for bribery of a public official is 1 year in prison.

In the United Kingdom, which law primarily prohibits bribery of public officials?

  1. The Bribery Act 2010

  2. The Corruption Act 2010

  3. The Serious Crime Act 2007

  4. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bribery Act 2010 is the primary law in the United Kingdom that prohibits bribery of public officials.

What is the maximum penalty for an individual convicted of violating the Bribery Act 2010?

  1. 10 years in prison and an unlimited fine

  2. 15 years in prison and a £5 million fine

  3. 20 years in prison and a £10 million fine

  4. 25 years in prison and a £15 million fine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum penalty for an individual convicted of violating the Bribery Act 2010 is 10 years in prison and an unlimited fine.

In Canada, which law primarily prohibits bribery of public officials?

  1. The Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA)

  2. The Criminal Code of Canada

  3. The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act

  4. The Public Sector Integrity Act


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Criminal Code of Canada is the primary law in Canada that prohibits bribery of public officials.

What is the maximum penalty for an individual convicted of violating the Criminal Code of Canada's provisions on bribery?

  1. 5 years in prison

  2. 10 years in prison

  3. 15 years in prison

  4. 20 years in prison


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The maximum penalty for an individual convicted of violating the Criminal Code of Canada's provisions on bribery is 14 years in prison.

In Australia, which law primarily prohibits bribery of public officials?

  1. The Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995

  2. The Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 (NSW)

  3. The Crime and Corruption Commission Act 2001 (QLD)

  4. The Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 (WA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995 is the primary law in Australia that prohibits bribery of public officials.

What is the maximum penalty for an individual convicted of violating the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995's provisions on bribery?

  1. 5 years in prison

  2. 10 years in prison

  3. 15 years in prison

  4. 20 years in prison


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum penalty for an individual convicted of violating the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995's provisions on bribery is 10 years in prison.

In New Zealand, which law primarily prohibits bribery of public officials?

  1. The Bribery Act 1999

  2. The Crimes Act 1961

  3. The Serious Fraud Office Act 1990

  4. The Public Sector Corruption Prevention Act 2004


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Crimes Act 1961 is the primary law in New Zealand that prohibits bribery of public officials.

What is the maximum penalty for an individual convicted of violating the Crimes Act 1961's provisions on bribery?

  1. 7 years in prison

  2. 10 years in prison

  3. 14 years in prison

  4. 20 years in prison


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum penalty for an individual convicted of violating the Crimes Act 1961's provisions on bribery is 7 years in prison.

Which international organization is responsible for monitoring compliance with the UNCAC?

  1. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

  2. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  3. The World Bank

  4. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is responsible for monitoring compliance with the UNCAC.

What is the name of the international network of anti-corruption agencies that was established in 2003?

  1. The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)

  2. The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA)

  3. The Global Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC)

  4. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) is the name of the international network of anti-corruption agencies that was established in 2003.

Which country was the first to ratify the UNCAC?

  1. Costa Rica

  2. Mexico

  3. Nigeria

  4. South Africa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Costa Rica was the first country to ratify the UNCAC.

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