CFE – Law — Question 27

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements that the government must prove to establish a violation of a law criminalizing false statements to government agencies?

Answer options

• A. The defendant made a false statement.
• B. The defendant knew the statement was false.
• C. The false statement was material.
• D. The government relied on the false statement.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the mere act of making a false statement does not alone establish a violation; the government must also prove the defendant's knowledge of the falsehood, the materiality of the statement, and the reliance on it. Options B, C, and D outline necessary elements that contribute to establishing the violation under the law.