Government Corruption Bad Negative Effects On Society

Dennilson DaRosa Miss Bozoian Language and Composition 23 June 2015 1.) Why is government corruption bad (negative effects on society)? It can be said without a doubt that corruption has no positive effects on a country or society. In fact government corruption has multiple negative consequences that can be seen in almost all areas of a country, many it be the people, economy, infrastructure, etc. It threatens the very existence of a democracy (Top 10 Ways the US Is the Most Corrupt Country, Juan Cole). A democracy is when the people are and have the power to determine what goes on in their country. Corruption abuses the system, where the politician can take what they want without the peoples consent. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime or UNODC defines, stated, and gives examples of the capabilities of corruption â€Å"Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries. 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