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Bribery Charges and Laws in the U.S.

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What is the primary intention behind offering a bribe?

To commit political and public corruption

To alter the actions of individuals in positions of power (correct)

To gain favors from public officials

To award government contracts to specific companies

What is required to convict someone of bribery?

The defendant must have been a public official themselves

The defendant must have intended to influence the person they offered the bribe to (correct)

The defendant must have successfully influenced the public official

The defendant must have offered a large sum of money

Who can face charges for bribery?

Both the person who offers the bribe and the person who accepts it (correct)

Only the person who offers the bribe

Neither the person who offers the bribe nor the person who accepts it

Only the person who accepts the bribe

What type of officials can be charged with bribery?

Government officials, judges, and police officers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered a crime in relation to bribery?

Incomplete attempts to bribe, failure to report conflicts of interest, gifts, or kickbacks received by public officials (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary element to prove bribery?

The public official has the authority or power to commit the official act (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a benefit related to a public servant's official duties?

A personal favor (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bribery in the private sector?

To obtain an advantage in a commercial transaction (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who can be prosecuted for bribery?

Either the person offering or the official accepting the bribe (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to establish a bribery charge?

A causal connection between the payment and the act (D) Signup and view all the answers