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Political corruption in New York State. Corruption in politics. Why are politicians corrupt?. Define the problem Gather evidence Identify the Causes Evaluate and Existing Policy Develop solutions Select the best solution (Feasibility Vs Effectiveness). GREED? POWER? ARROGANCE?.
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Corruption in politics. Why are politicians corrupt?
Define the problem • Gather evidence • Identify the Causes • Evaluate and Existing Policy • Develop solutions • Select the best solution (Feasibility Vs Effectiveness)
GREED? • POWER? • ARROGANCE?
What is power? • the amount of political control a person or group has in a country
What is greed? • a very strong wish to continuously get more of something, especially food or money
What is arrogance? unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people
How long ago did it happen As Far back as 1786 with the Tammany Society.
Gather the evidence • books.google.com/books • www.gouverneurtimes.com/index.php?...new-york-state • www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24 • http://www.suite101.com/content/politican-corruption-in-america-a64786
What are possible solutions? • Ban career politicians • Seize all assets of crime- convicted politicians • Reduce politicians’ powers