Which of the following scenarios illustrates bribery?
A) A young woman receives a phone call from a coworker stating that he will cause her physical harm if she does not go on a date with him.
B) Woman receives a letter stating that its author will release naked pictures of her if she does not pay him $500,000.
C) A legislator votes against a law in exchange for financial gain.
D) A man threatens to divorce his wife if she does not allow him to drain the joint bank account to fund his gambling habit.

Question

Which of the following scenarios illustrates bribery?
A) A young woman receives a phone call from a coworker stating that he will cause her physical harm if she does not go on a date with him.
B) Woman receives a letter stating that its author will release naked pictures of her if she does not pay him $500,000.
C) A legislator votes against a law in exchange for financial gain.
D) A man threatens to divorce his wife if she does not allow him to drain the joint bank account to fund his gambling habit.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bribery involves offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public or legal duty. In option C, a legislator accepting financial gain in exchange for a specific vote is a clear example of bribery, as it involves influencing a public official's actions through financial incentives.

Which of the Following Scenarios Illustrates Bribery