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Claim Text: Corruption is perceived to be more common than illegal corruption in all branches of government.
Simplified Text: Corruption is perceived more common than illegal corruption in all branches of government
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: Research Report
Subject Tags: Government
UUID: a11660d1-a323-46ea-917b-ea1882006362
Vector Index: ✗ No vector
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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