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AfilCa [17]
3 years ago
11

Which of the following terms means "the use of the power of public office for private gain"?

History
1 answer:
Naddika [18.5K]3 years ago
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<span>This means that an elected official should not use the power that they get from being in office to make themselves richer. They cannot influence people into making decisions that will help make them more money, they must do what is best for the people and not for them only. </span>
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