Which of the following is an example of bribery?
a. a politician granting a meeting with one of his or her PAC contributors
b. a lobbyist offering payments to a member of Congress to insert a tax break into a bill
c. an interest group offering political support to members of Congress who vote a particular way on a bill
d. a lobbyist offering members of Congress free meals at expensive restaurants
Answer: b
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