What is bribery a type of?
Corruption.
How much money is estimated to change hand from bribery?
Over 1 trillion dollars.
What is political corruption?
The use of powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain.
Would a mayor robbing a store be considered political corruption?
No.
What about a senator accepting bribes to vote for a proposal?
Yes.
Are political corruption laws generally the same worldwide?
Not always.
What is defined as uncontrolled political corruption?
Kleptocracy.
What's the literal meaning of that?
Rule by thieves.