Bribing a public official is a criminal offense in which someone offers money or other forms of consideration to a public official in exchange for a favorable outcome or decision. It is considered a serious form of corruption, as public officials are expected to act according to the law, without any personal gain. There are two types of bribing a public official: active bribery and passive bribery. Active bribery is when a person gives money or something of value to a public official in exchange for a particular outcome or decision. Passive bribery occurs when a person is given something in exchange for the promise of a certain outcome or decision. The consequences of bribing a public official can be severe. Depending on the jurisdiction, the person who bribed the public official may face jail time or fines, and the public official may be removed from office.