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| − | [[Image:Public corruption 1998-2007.png|right| | + | [[Image:Public corruption 1998-2007.png|right|300px|thumb|Number of successful convictions by state of corrupted public officials between 1998-2007 (USA Today)]] |
| − | '''Public corruption''' is a term that refers to an abuse of power by | + | '''Public corruption''' is a term that refers to an abuse of power or position, or a breach of trust by an official either elected or appointed to public office, often involving an exchange of something of value for some type of personal or political benefit. A common example is [[bribery]]. |
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | *[http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/pubcorrupt/pubcorrupt.htm Federal Bureau of Investigation page on public corruption] | ||
| + | *[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28141995/ "Illinois has long legacy of public corruption"; article from MSNBC, Dec. 9, 2008] | ||
| + | *[www.corporatecrimereporter.com/corruptreport.pdf "Public Corruption In The United States", report from the National Press Club, Jan. 16, 2004] | ||
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[[Category:politics]] | [[Category:politics]] | ||
Revision as of 06:05, December 28, 2008
Public corruption is a term that refers to an abuse of power or position, or a breach of trust by an official either elected or appointed to public office, often involving an exchange of something of value for some type of personal or political benefit. A common example is bribery.
Links
- Federal Bureau of Investigation page on public corruption
- "Illinois has long legacy of public corruption"; article from MSNBC, Dec. 9, 2008
- [www.corporatecrimereporter.com/corruptreport.pdf "Public Corruption In The United States", report from the National Press Club, Jan. 16, 2004]