A Prosecutor Attempting to Prove a Public Official Is Guilty

question 19

Multiple Choice

A prosecutor attempting to prove a public official is guilty of bribery must show which of the following about the acceptance of a gift or money?

• A) The acceptance of the gift by the public official created a conflict of interest between his or her public duties and the interest of the donor.
• B) The gift was not officially reported.
• C) There is a direct connection between the giving of the bribe and some specific past or future action by the official.
• D) The voting record of the official aligns with the political views of the one giving the money.

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