Political Corruption Occurs Whenever

question 66

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods and services, such as alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline, usually to discourage their use or generate revenue.

Equilibrium Price

The price in a competitive market at which the quantity demanded and the quantity supplied are equal, there is neither a shortage nor a surplus, and there is no tendency for price to rise or fall.

Federal Income Tax

Federal income tax is the tax levied by the national government on individuals and organizations' annual earnings.

Taxpayers

Individuals or entities obligated to pay taxes to governmental authorities.