Question

When determining how to apply international law, U.S. courts have used the "objective theory of jurisdiction," which means that when an act is committed outside the territorial jurisdiction of U.S. courts;
a. Those courts can nevertheless have jurisdiction if the act produces effects within the home country.
b. That act must be adjudicated by the country in which it occurs. the World Court has the right to choose who has jurisdiction.
c.Both the courts in the home country and in the country in which the act occurred have jurisdiction, and the company can be charged in both cases.
d. The home country’s courts have no jurisdiction in the matter.

Answer 1

Answer:

A: Those courts can nevertheless have jurisdiction if the act produces effects within the home country.

Explanation:

The objective theory of jurisdiction is designed to guarantee U.S. sovereignty over its citizens (or firms) abroad. Any act of its citizens or firms abroad is likely to have some sort of effect within the home country.