Political Corruption

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What is the most common form of political corruption?

  1. Bribery

  2. Extortion

  3. Embezzlement

  4. Nepotism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bribery is the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any item of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty.

What is the term for the use of public office for private gain?

  1. Graft

  2. Cronyism

  3. Nepotism

  4. Embezzlement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Graft is the use of public office for private gain, typically through bribery or other forms of corruption.

What is the term for the practice of appointing family members or friends to public office?

  1. Nepotism

  2. Cronyism

  3. Graft

  4. Embezzlement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepotism is the practice of appointing family members or friends to public office, regardless of their qualifications.

What is the term for the practice of giving preferential treatment to friends or associates in the distribution of government contracts or other benefits?

  1. Cronyism

  2. Nepotism

  3. Graft

  4. Embezzlement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cronyism is the practice of giving preferential treatment to friends or associates in the distribution of government contracts or other benefits.

What is the term for the illegal use of public funds for personal gain?

  1. Embezzlement

  2. Graft

  3. Cronyism

  4. Nepotism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Embezzlement is the illegal use of public funds for personal gain.

What is the term for the practice of using one's public office to enrich oneself or one's family?

  1. Graft

  2. Cronyism

  3. Nepotism

  4. Insider trading


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Graft is the practice of using one's public office to enrich oneself or one's family.

What is the term for the practice of using one's public office to benefit a particular group or organization?

  1. Cronyism

  2. Nepotism

  3. Graft

  4. Insider trading


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cronyism is the practice of using one's public office to benefit a particular group or organization.

What is the term for the practice of using one's public office to benefit a particular business or industry?

  1. Insider trading

  2. Graft

  3. Cronyism

  4. Nepotism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Insider trading is the practice of using one's public office to benefit a particular business or industry.

What is the term for the practice of using one's public office to suppress or distort information?

  1. Censorship

  2. Propaganda

  3. Disinformation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Censorship, propaganda, and disinformation are all practices that can be used to suppress or distort information.

What is the term for the practice of using one's public office to silence or intimidate critics?

  1. Intimidation

  2. Harassment

  3. Persecution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intimidation, harassment, and persecution are all practices that can be used to silence or intimidate critics.

What is the term for the practice of using one's public office to promote oneself or one's party?

  1. Self-promotion

  2. Propaganda

  3. Electioneering

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-promotion, propaganda, and electioneering are all practices that can be used to promote oneself or one's party.

What is the term for the practice of using one's public office to suppress or distort information?

  1. Censorship

  2. Propaganda

  3. Disinformation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Censorship, propaganda, and disinformation are all practices that can be used to suppress or distort information.

What is the term for the practice of using one's public office to silence or intimidate critics?

  1. Intimidation

  2. Harassment

  3. Persecution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intimidation, harassment, and persecution are all practices that can be used to silence or intimidate critics.

What is the term for the practice of using one's public office to promote oneself or one's party?

  1. Self-promotion

  2. Propaganda

  3. Electioneering

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-promotion, propaganda, and electioneering are all practices that can be used to promote oneself or one's party.

What is the term for the practice of using one's public office to suppress or distort information?

  1. Censorship

  2. Propaganda

  3. Disinformation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Censorship, propaganda, and disinformation are all practices that can be used to suppress or distort information.

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