Asked by Parker Murdie on May 31, 2024
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Political corruption occurs whenever:
A) logrolling is used to secure votes for controversial legislation.
B) government officials use unlawful misdirection of governmental resources for their own personal gain.
C) special interest groups contribute to elected officials,who in turn support legislation that benefits the special interest group.
D) there is pork barrel politics involved.
Unlawful Misdirection
The act of intentionally guiding or directing someone in a wrong or illegal path.
Political Corruption
Involves the misuse of public power or position for personal gain, adversely affecting governmental integrity and efficiency.
Governmental Resources
Assets, finances, and other resources controlled or owned by the government for public use and administration.
- Comprehend the concept of government failure by examining instances of bureaucratic inefficiency and political corruption.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the concept of government failure by examining instances of bureaucratic inefficiency and political corruption.
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