Deciding Not to Participate in a Legislative Activity as an Elected

question 7

Multiple Choice

Deciding not to participate in a legislative activity as an elected official is known as

• A) recusal.
• B) forfeiture.
• C) dereliction of duty.
• D) mediation.

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