Under Modern Law,bribery Forbids Not Just the Results of Influencing

question 6

Multiple Choice

Under modern law,bribery forbids not just the results of influencing a public official,but also the act itself,whether the attempt to bribe is successful or not.In addition,the Model Penal Code (MPC) forbids

• A)law enforcement and public officials to receive gifts from individuals subject to their jurisdiction.
• B)a public servant who has authority and discretion over contracts or transactions to accept or solicit any type of gifts at any time.
• C)a private citizen,especially a business owner,to accept or solicit gifts from any public servant.
• D)law enforcement and public officials to receive promotions and gifts from supervisors.

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Definitions:

Digressive

Relating to or denoting a method that reduces in pace or intensity over time or steps, often used in taxation to describe tax rates that increase less proportionally with the amount subject to tax.

Regressive

Pertaining to a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, disproportionately affecting lower-income individuals.

Federal Revenue

The income received by the federal government from various sources like taxes, fees, and investments.

Personal Income

The total amount of income received by an individual from all sources before any taxes or deductions.