The practice of making illegal payments to government officials or engaging in blackmail,extortion,or other related activities to obtain government contracts or governmental approval for business activities is called _____ corruption.

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Public corruption involves government officials using their authority for personal gain or to benefit specific groups or individuals. This includes accepting bribes or engaging in other illegal activities to influence decisions related to government contracts or approvals for business activities. Private corruption, on the other hand, involves illegal activities within private companies or organizations. Open, closed, and external corruption are not relevant terms for describing this type of corruption.

The Practice of Making Illegal Payments to Government Officials or Engaging