A subcontractor has a friend who awards bids for road maintenance in a large city. The subcontractor seems to always win the bid by being just below the other bids. It is suspected that the subcontractor and the friend are working together, and it is speculated that money is being exchanged. If money is being exchanged, what does that mean?
A) This is a form of bribery.
B) This is just how business is done.
C) This is a form of graft.
D) This is an example of a subcontractor doing outstanding work.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The work being awarded is paid for with public funds, so this is an example of graft, not bribery.

A Subcontractor Has a Friend Who Awards Bids for Road