The Public Records Exception to the Hearsay Rule Is Based

question 3

Multiple Choice

The public records exception to the hearsay rule is based on:

• A) The interest in the efficient presentation of information without interfering with the work of all of the government officials involved in compiling the information
• B) The recognition that public officials lack a right of privacy when performing the official duties of their jobs
• C) The assumption that public officials will accurately and responsibly carry out their responsibilities
• D) Only a and c
• E) Only a and b

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Definitions:

Ulterior Motive

A hidden or underlying reason for doing something, often differing from the reason given or apparent to others.

Problematic Role

A situation or role in a group or team that creates difficulties or challenges due to its nature or dynamics.

Eco-Map

A graphical representation that shows all of the systems at play in an individual's life, often used in social work and family therapy.

Social Environment

The immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops, including the culture, institutions, and individuals they interact with.