Which of the Following Assists in Determining Whether Cash Paid

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assists in determining whether cash paid to an elected official violates the bribery statute or is merely a campaign contribution?

• A)For the next one year the elected officials does not vote in favor of any legislation that would benefit the contributor of the cash.
• B)The elected official reports the cash according to election law requirements for reporting campaign contributions.
• C)The elected official provides a written receipt to the contributor.
• D)The elected official forwards the cash to his campaign treasurer within ten days of its receipt.

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Definitions:

Suffrage

The right to vote in political elections.

Direct Democracy

A form of government in which citizens vote on laws and policies directly, rather than through elected representatives.

Citizens

Members of a particular country or city, entitled to its rights and subject to its laws.

Policies

Strategies or courses of action adopted and pursued by an organization, government, or individual.