The Australian government has opened a for-profit tourist information center in New York City. If a dispute arises over the lease of the storefront, may the landlord sue the Australian government in the United States courts?
A) Yes, because the Australian government was engaged in a commercial activity.
B) No, because the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act forbids U.S. courts from hearing any case (without exception) that involves a foreign government.
C) No, because the only way the Australian government can be sued is if it signed a written waiver of immunity.
D) Yes, because the Australian government violated international law.
A
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piece of work completed. John is always paid more money than Martha, because John can work faster than Martha can. This situation is: A) Legal, because of a defined merit system. B) Legal, because the pay is based on a difference in quantity or quality of work. C) Legal, because of a seniority system. D) Legal, because the pay is based on "some factor other than sex." E) Illegal, because of pay discrimination.
How does empathy improve the communication process?
A) Empathy helps the speaker focus on what the listener would like to hear. B) Empathy helps the listener focus on the speaker's actual words. C) Empathy helps the listener get rid of preconceived notions of what the speaker is trying to say. D) Empathy helps the speaker get rid of preconceived notions of what the listener is trying to hear.