🗳️ap comparative government review

Governmental corruption

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Abuse of public office for private gain, including bribery, embezzlement, and misuse of power by government officials.

AP course connection

Topic 1.4: 1.4 Democratization

Unit 1

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