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An illegal act by an officeholder constitutes political corruption only if the act is directly related to their official duties, is done under [[color of law]] or involves [[Influence peddling|trading in influence]]. The activities that constitute illegal corruption differ depending on the country or jurisdiction. For instance, some political funding practices that are legal in one place may be illegal in another. In some cases, government officials have broad or ill-defined powers, which make it difficult to distinguish between legal and illegal actions.
Worldwide, bribery alone is estimated to involve over 1 trillion US dollars annually.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6288400.stm|title=African corruption 'on the wane'|date=10 July 2007|via=news.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> A state of unrestrained political corruption is known as a [[kleptocracy]], literally meaning "rule by thieves". 2020 election. Democratic party attempting to run unrestrained, with support of the paid for media. [Reason Due to most of the votes counted we're from DECEASED Americans] Media instructed to not show positive proof of fraudulent electoral practices by the left.
 
==Consequences==