Legal principles of combating corruption in the USA

The article analyzes the legal principles of combating corruption in the USA. The history of the development of American legislation on combating corruption is studied. The system of US law enforcement agencies dealing with corruption issues is highlighted. The criminal law norms that establish liability for corrupt acts are analyzed. It is noted that one of the important federal acts within the framework of which corruption is combatted is the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, which has been used for several decades as a powerful means of destructive influence on organized crime and corruption. The advantages of applying this Law to various forms of corruption are noted. Ways of borrowing American legislative experience in Ukraine are suggested.