According to the text, to effectively deal with corruption, a country ___________________ particularly its governing process. In addition, if the governing process is characterized by ____________________ civil servants and politicians are more likely to be well-constrained by the law and hence, would find it quite difficult to engage in various forms of political opportunism, including corruption and rent-seeking.

	A.	must first examine its poverty alleviation programs; a true separation of powers, with effective checks and balances
	B.	must first examine its existing laws and institutions; a true free and fair electoral system
	C.	must first examine its existing laws and institutions; a true separation of powers, with effective checks and balances
	D.	must first examine its existing customs and traditions; a true separation of powers, with effective checks and balances