There is no evidence to suggest that politicians from any particular party are more likely to be involved in scandals.

Financial corruption, such as bribery, embezzlement, and insider trading, is the most common type of political scandal.

Political scandals can come to light through investigative journalism, leaks from within the government, whistleblowers, or a combination of these factors.

A political scandal can lead to the resignation of the politician involved, criminal prosecution, loss of public trust in government, or a combination of these consequences.

Political scandals are more common in countries with weak institutions, such as a weak judiciary or a weak media, because these institutions are less able to hold politicians accountable.

Political scandals can sometimes lead to reforms that strengthen democracy, such as campaign finance reform or ethics reform.

The best way to prevent political scandals is to increase transparency and accountability in government, strengthen the media and civil society, and educate the public about the importance of integrity in politics.

There is evidence to suggest that political scandals can sometimes lead to an increase in public trust in government, particularly if the scandals lead to reforms that strengthen democracy.

All of the scandals listed led to significant reforms, such as the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, and the Iran-Contra Affair Report.

None of the scandals listed had a positive impact on public trust. In fact, all of them led to a decline in public trust in government.

All of the scandals listed led to increased political polarization, as they divided the public along partisan lines.

All of the scandals listed led to decreased voter turnout, as they disillusioned the public and made them less likely to participate in the political process.

All of the scandals listed led to increased public cynicism, as they eroded the public's trust in government and politicians.

There is evidence to suggest that the media sometimes downplays the importance of political scandals, particularly if the scandals involve politicians from their preferred party.

None of the scandals listed were covered up by the media. In fact, the media played a major role in exposing all of these scandals.