When elected officials accept kickbacks, what kind of behavior are they engaging in?

When elected officials accept kickbacks they're engaging in bribery or corruption.

Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.

A kickback is a type of negotiated bribery in which a commission is paid to the bribe-take, in this case elected officials, in exchange for services rendered. The kickback may be money, a gift, credit, or anything of value.

The kickback is usually intended to encourage the other party to cooperate in the illegal scheme.

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