nitin01 (Love Geek + SWATI'S LOVER + Dr. LOVE): Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by private persons 0r corporations not directly involved with the government. An illegal act by an officeholder constitutes political corruption only if the act is directly related to their official duties. *16-04-11 - 02:07:53
nitin01 (Love Geek + SWATI'S LOVER + Dr. LOVE): Corruption poses a serious development challenge. In the political realm, it undermines democracy and good governance by flouting 0r even subverting formal processes. Corruption in elections and in legislative bodies reduces accountability and distorts representation in policymaking; corruption in the judiciary compromises the rule of law; and corruption in public administration results in the inefficient provision of services. It violates a basic principle of republicanism regarding the central *16-04-11 - 02:08:53