Which of the following situations is the best example of corruption in government? A.
A judge is bribed and dismisses the charges against a murderer.
B.
Only members of the Communist party are allowed to vote in Cuba.
C.
The Brazilian legislature allows a company to build a factory in the Amazon Rainforest.
D.
The president of a country fires his assistant, who was caught stealing.

The correct answer is A. Han China

Explanation:

In Ancient China, including during the Tang dynasty, the Song dynasty, and the Han dynasty, there was a system of examinations used to select bureaucrats. These examinations began in the Han dynasty but become a formal system only until the Song dynasty. This implied those that were part of the government were selected based on their merit rather than their social position, popularity, or family. In this context, a peasant or anyone in a low class could rise to a higher position if they obtained a high score in the Imperial examinations.