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political scandals  

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  • Political scandals refer to actions by those holding public office that violate social norms and are accompanied by a public reaction of indignation. Political power's basis in social trust is key to understanding political scandal. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Communication; Political Scandal]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/political_scandals

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