Which of the Following Has Occurred When a Public Official

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has occurred when a public official makes a decision that might result in a personal economic advantage?

• A)Co-optation
• B)Conflict of interest
• C)Public interest
• D)Advocacy

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Definitions:

Power

The ability or capacity to influence or control the behavior of others or the course of events.

Threaten

To express an intention to inflict harm or loss on someone or something, typically to coerce action or behavior.

Disinhibition

The reduction of restraint or inhibition in social situations, often facilitated by anonymity or group dynamics.

Online Groups

Communities or collections of individuals who interact through digital platforms, sharing interests, goals, or purposes via the internet.