Discuss Acams CGSS Exam Topic 1 Question 14

Which directs the Office of Foreign Assets Control to list non-US persons as Specially Designated Nationals?

AExecutive Orders issued by the US President

BSectoral Sanctions Identifications issued by the US Treasury Department

CFinancial Action Task Force Recommendations

DUN Security Council Resolutions

Suggested Answer: A

OFAC designations---including designating non-US persons---are authorized through Executive Orders (EOs) issued by the President under statutory authority such as IEEPA or the Trading With the Enemy Act. Executive Orders define which categories of persons or entities may be designated and direct OFAC to act.

Sectoral Sanctions Identifications relate to sectoral sanctions, not full SDN designation. FATF recommendations are global AML standards, not OFAC authorities. UN resolutions may influence US sanctions but are not the legal authority directing SDN listings.

Executive Orders as legal authority for OFAC SDN designations.

Relationship between US statutory authority and OFAC implementation.

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25 comments · newest first

Antonette 2 days ago

Yeah, A is the most logical choice here.

Rebbecca 7 days ago

I’m leaning towards A as well. It’s clear and straightforward.

Jean 12 days ago

D is too broad, UN resolutions don’t specify individuals.

Malcolm 17 days ago

I feel like C could be relevant, but not as much.

Hollis 23 days ago

True, but A is more direct for designating nationals.

Edgar 28 days ago

But what about B? Treasury has a role too.

Nidia 1 month ago

I agree, A seems right. Presidents have that power.

Ahmed 1 month ago

I think it's A. Executive Orders make sense.

Shonda 1 month ago

I feel confident about A too. It’s straightforward.

Zona 2 months ago

A is definitely the right choice. Clear directive!

Tawna 2 months ago

D is important, but not for this specific task.

Merissa 2 months ago

What about D? UN Resolutions are powerful.

Cecily 2 months ago

I lean towards A as well. Clear authority there.

Timothy 2 months ago

B could be valid too, but A feels stronger.

Mariann 2 months ago

I agree, A seems most direct.

Herman 3 months ago

I think it's A. Executive Orders make sense.

Whitney 3 months ago

Definitely A, it's been that way for years.

Leonora 3 months ago

I thought it was D) UN Resolutions, that's surprising!

Anabel 3 months ago

Wait, are you sure it's not B)?

Sylvia 3 months ago

Totally agree, that's how it works!

Patti 4 months ago

It's A) Executive Orders by the President.

Louvenia 4 months ago

I'm torn between A) and D) since both involve government authority, but I can't recall the specifics right now.

Gail 4 months ago

I feel like I came across a question similar to this in practice, and it was about the President's authority, so I'm leaning towards A) too.

Jeanice 4 months ago

I remember something about the Treasury Department being involved, so maybe it's B) Sectoral Sanctions Identifications?

Dorathy 4 months ago

I think it might be A) Executive Orders issued by the US President, but I'm not entirely sure.

Acams CGSS Exam - Topic 1 Question 14 Discussion