Political corruption occurs in the following instances, except when
A) government oﬃcials use their powers for personal gain.
B) people pay a government oﬃcial to do what she should be doing.
C) people pay a bureaucrat to do something that he should not be doing.
D) businesses pay property taxes and license fees.

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Option D is the only instance provided that is not an example of political corruption. Paying property taxes and license fees is a lawful obligation, and does not involve any exchange of money or favors for personal gain. On the other hand, the other options involve some form of bribery or abuse of power for personal benefits, which constitutes political corruption.

Political Corruption Occurs in the Following Instances, Except When