Political Corruption Occurs Whenever

question 39

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:

Trade Missions

Official trips organized by governments or trade associations aimed at exploring international business opportunities and fostering economic relations.

Loan Guarantees

Financial guarantees provided by a third party (like a government or financial institution) ensuring loan repayment in case the borrower defaults.

Export Development Corporation

An organization that offers financial services, insurance, and support to companies exporting goods and services from their home country.

Export Transactions

Commercial activities that involve selling goods or services to a buyer in another country.