Question 1

A foreign state is immune from the jurisdiction of U.S.courts as long as the state is involved in commercial activity in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Outer Space Treaty provides that a nation retains jurisdiction over objects on its space registry that are launched into space.The treaty also prohibits interference with space activities.In effect,these provisions

Accepted Answer

A)  ban the national appropriation of territory in space.
B)  protect property rights with respect to private space activities.
C)  assert sovereignty over celestial bodies.
D)  declare exclusive international jurisdiction over space locations.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Global Industries Corporation owns assets in Kazakhstan,a country in Asia.The government of Kazakhstan wants to nationalize all assets owned by foreign firms and investors.What can Global Industries do? Can it at least obtain payment for the assets?

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If a government decides to seize propert...

Question 4

Bango! Business,Inc. ,a U.S.firm,may have committed,in Chile,acts that would constitute,in the United States,violations of U.S.antitrust laws.These laws apply

Accepted Answer

A)  extraterritorially.
B)  only to signatories of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
C)  only to members of the World Trade Organization.
D)  only within U.S.borders.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Venezuela seizes the assets of World Oil,Inc. ,a U.S.firm.World Oil's recovery from Venezuela in a U.S.court may be prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)  the act of state doctrine.
B)  the World Trade Organization.
C)  the Central American Free Trade Agreement.
D)  the principle of comity.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

According to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act,a foreign state that waived its immunity by implication is subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S.courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Firms overseas have almost total legal protection against government acts in the countries in which they operate,under the act of state doctrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Mont Blanc S.A. ,a French firm,imports its goods into the United States and offers those goods for sale at "less than fair value." "Fair value" is the price of Mont Blanc's goods in

Accepted Answer

A)  the European market.
B)  France.
C)  the United States.
D)  the world market.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Business Universal Corporation,a U.S.firm,establishes a wholly owned subsidiary firm in Brazil.In this situation,Business Universal retains complete control and authority over

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the operation.
B)  only the part of the operation in the United States.
C)  none of the operation.
D)  about half of the operation.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Suisse Internationale,a Swiss maker of athletic equipment,enters into a price fixing agreement with Team Sports,a U.S.wholesaler of Suisse's products.U.S.courts will apply U.S.antitrust laws if

Accepted Answer

A)  the agreement was made in Switzerland.
B)  the agreement was made in the United States.
C)  the price fixing has a substantial effect on U.S.commerce.
D)  the Swiss government agrees to be sued in the United States.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Under the principle of comity,all foreign governments are subject to all U.S.laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Munchies Bistro Corporation,a U.S.firm,signs a contract with Manger au Brasserie,S.A. ,a French firm,to give Manger the right to use Munchies's trademark in restaurants in France.This is

Accepted Answer

A)  a distribution agreement.
B)  a joint venture.
C)  direct exporting.
D)  licensing.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Retail Operations,Inc. ,a U.S.firm,obtains a judgment in a U.S.court against Shinobu,Ltd. ,a Japanese business.Whether the court's judgment will be enforced by a court in Japan depends on the Japanese court's application of

Accepted Answer

A)  the act of state doctrine.
B)  the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
C)  the principle of comity.
D)  the World Trade Organization.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Hong Ltd. ,a Chinese firm,imports its goods into the United States and offers those goods for sale at "less than fair value." This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  confiscation.
B)  defalcation.
C)  dumping.
D)  expropriation.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act,a foreign state can be a political subdivision of a foreign state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To obtain a contract with the Chinese government,Road & Bridge Corporation,a U.S.firm,gives a Chinese official a sport utility vehicle.This may violate

Accepted Answer

A)  the act of state doctrine.
B)  the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
C)  the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
D)  the principle of comity.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

World Sports Corporation is a U.S.firm with a facility in Spain.Generally,World Sports must abide by U.S.anti-discrimination laws in Spain

Accepted Answer

A)  under any circumstances.
B)  under no circumstances.
C)  unless to do so would contravene the cultural norms of Spain.
D)  unless to do so would violate the law of Spain.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The act of state doctrine provides that the executive branch of one country will not examine the validity of public acts committed by a recognized foreign government within its own territory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Optima Medico Corporation,a U.S.firm,signs a contract with Pharma Beneficial,Ltd. ,a Canadian firm,to give Pharma the right to sell Optima's products in Canada.This is

Accepted Answer

A)  a distribution agreement.
B)  a joint venture.
C)  direct exporting.
D)  licensing.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Sofia,a citizen of Chile,and Trent,a citizen of the United States,enter into a contract.When Trent breaches the contract,Sofia obtains an award of damages in a Chilean court.She asks a U.S.court to enforce the award.The U.S.court defers to and enforces the Chilean court's decree.This is

Accepted Answer

A)  a travesty of justice.
B)  the act of state doctrine.
C)  the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
D)  the principle of comity.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 11: International and Space Law

To obtain a contract with the Chinese government,Road & Bridge Corporation,a U.S.firm,gives a Chinese official a sport utility vehicle.This may violate

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According to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act,a foreign state that waived its immunity by implication is subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S.courts.

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Optima Medico Corporation,a U.S.firm,signs a contract with Pharma Beneficial,Ltd. ,a Canadian firm,to give Pharma the right to sell Optima's products in Canada.This is

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Suisse Internationale,a Swiss maker of athletic equipment,enters into a price fixing agreement with Team Sports,a U.S.wholesaler of Suisse's products.U.S.courts will apply U.S.antitrust laws if

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World Sports Corporation is a U.S.firm with a facility in Spain.Generally,World Sports must abide by U.S.anti-discrimination laws in Spain

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Venezuela seizes the assets of World Oil,Inc. ,a U.S.firm.World Oil's recovery from Venezuela in a U.S.court may be prevented by

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Mont Blanc S.A. ,a French firm,imports its goods into the United States and offers those goods for sale at "less than fair value." "Fair value" is the price of Mont Blanc's goods in

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Sofia,a citizen of Chile,and Trent,a citizen of the United States,enter into a contract.When Trent breaches the contract,Sofia obtains an award of damages in a Chilean court.She asks a U.S.court to enforce the award.The U.S.court defers to and enforces the Chilean court's decree.This is

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Global Industries Corporation owns assets in Kazakhstan,a country in Asia.The government of Kazakhstan wants to nationalize all assets owned by foreign firms and investors.What can Global Industries do? Can it at least obtain payment for the assets?

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A foreign state is immune from the jurisdiction of U.S.courts as long as the state is involved in commercial activity in the United States.

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Bango! Business,Inc. ,a U.S.firm,may have committed,in Chile,acts that would constitute,in the United States,violations of U.S.antitrust laws.These laws apply

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Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act,a foreign state can be a political subdivision of a foreign state.

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Business Universal Corporation,a U.S.firm,establishes a wholly owned subsidiary firm in Brazil.In this situation,Business Universal retains complete control and authority over

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The act of state doctrine provides that the executive branch of one country will not examine the validity of public acts committed by a recognized foreign government within its own territory.

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The Outer Space Treaty provides that a nation retains jurisdiction over objects on its space registry that are launched into space.The treaty also prohibits interference with space activities.In effect,these provisions

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Retail Operations,Inc. ,a U.S.firm,obtains a judgment in a U.S.court against Shinobu,Ltd. ,a Japanese business.Whether the court's judgment will be enforced by a court in Japan depends on the Japanese court's application of

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Firms overseas have almost total legal protection against government acts in the countries in which they operate,under the act of state doctrine.

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Hong Ltd. ,a Chinese firm,imports its goods into the United States and offers those goods for sale at "less than fair value." This is​

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Munchies Bistro Corporation,a U.S.firm,signs a contract with Manger au Brasserie,S.A. ,a French firm,to give Manger the right to use Munchies's trademark in restaurants in France.This is

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Under the principle of comity,all foreign governments are subject to all U.S.laws.

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