Can a successful politician be morally good? Three political scandals rock the world as “the cavalier” of corruption meets his end. Many think it is time for a new era of honesty in government.
Spotlight on worldwide sleaze and scandal
Rule of three: Boris Johnson, Nicola Sturgeon and Donald Trump have all gone through major recent political scandals. Glossary
Fascist - Following fascism, a set of ideologies that advocates dictatorial power, political violence, suppression of opposition, traditional gender roles, and official racism.
Benito Mussolini - The fascist dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943.
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Diplomat - An official representing a country abroad.
Populists - Populism is a political approach whereby a politician tries to appeal to ordinary people who feel that they have been let down by elite groups.
Cynicism - Believing that people are only motivated by self-interest and not a good intentions.
Disillusionment - A feeling of disappointment after finding out something is not as good as you thought.
Republican Party - Also known as the Grand Old Party or GOP, it is one of the USA's two major political parties. Its first president was Abraham Lincoln. It sits on the right of the political spectrum.
Felony - In the USA, a crime which is punishable by more than one year in prison.
Status quo - A Latin phrase referring to the current or present situation.