The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act permits facilitating payments so that an official performs or makes a(n) ____.
A) different substantive decision
B) official function faster
C) payment to a third party
D) payment to a member of the judiciary

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act permits facilitating payments to speed up an official function or process, such as processing a permit or expediting customs clearance. It does not permit payments to influence a decision or provide a benefit to the official. Therefore, option A is incorrect. Option C is incorrect because facilitating payments must be made directly to the official, not a third party. Option D is incorrect because payments to members of the judiciary are not permitted under any circumstance.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Permits Facilitating Payments So That