Explain the difference between extortion and bribery.

What will be an ideal response?


Extortion is defined as using threats or force to obtain something, usually money. Bribery is defined as accepting money in exchange for some consideration. The difference is that extortion involves force or threats, while bribery generally does not. In addition, something is usually bartered for, or some consideration given, in exchange for a bribe, while extortion generally provides no such benefit to the party being extorted. Both bribery and extortion are examples of police misconduct, and may also be examples of police corruption, if officers use their authority to commit the illegal behavior, and they are motivated by personal gain.

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