Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Successful Use of Public

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the successful use of public official immunity?

• A) Superior Court Judge Winston was sued for trespass to land by his neighbor, Mr. Hoffmann, who claimed that the judge entered his property and cut a dozen roses from Mr. Hoffmann's prize-winning rose bushes.
• B) Mayor Teresa Kalb was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
• C) State legislator Megan O'Shea stated during a committee hearing on her bill that members of a lobby group, Defenders of Decency (DOD), which opposed her bill, were "just another bunch of extremists trying to grab the spotlight." DOD sued O'Shea for defamation.
• D) All of these choices.

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Definitions:

A Norm

A standard or pattern of behavior that is typical within a specific group, community, or society.

Staff Development

Staff development involves activities and programs designed to improve the performance and abilities of employees in a work setting.

A Clique

A small, exclusive group of individuals characterized by shared interests or common goals, often leading to exclusionary behavior.

Chain Pattern

A sequence or arrangement of events, ideas, or objects linked together in a linear or logical order.