Bribery Under the Federal Statute Is Similar to Extortion, Because

question 28

Multiple Choice

Bribery under the federal statute is similar to extortion, because it is not necessary in an extortion prosecution to prove an official threatened to use his official authority if: ​

• A)the extortion amount was not paid.
• B)the extortion amount was paid.
• C)the extortion was carried out.
• D)the extortion was only planned.

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