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Claim Text: The response scale ranged from “not at all common” to “extremely common.”
Simplified Text: The response scale ranged from not at all common to extremely common
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: Research Article
UUID: a11660d1-0442-43bb-9d0b-14f3fb29c26c
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (6 months ago)

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Measuring Illegal and Legal Corruption in American States: Some Results from 2018 Corruption in America Survey

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This article presents findings from a 2018 survey of news reporters assessing illegal and legal corruption in US states. The survey reveals varying levels of corruption across different states and government branches, highlighting concerns about judicial corruption and election practices.

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