Question

Can a local businessman pay a police officer $50 a week to watch his business more closely? Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Answer: b. No, Public Officials cannot give consideration on duties they are already supposed to perform.

Explanation:

The options are:

a. Yes, as long as the contract is registered with the Secretary of State

b. No, Public Officials cannot give consideration on duties they are already supposed to perform

c. Yes, as long as 50$ is reasonable amount to watch the business

d. Yes, as long as a court reviews the contract within 30 days

e. No, unless a court approves the agreement.

From the question, we are asked whether local businessman can pay a police officer $50 a week to watch his business more closely. This is not true as Public Officials cannot give consideration on duties they are already supposed to perform.

The role of the police is to ensure that lives and properties are always safe and they're pair by the government for the role, therefore, they shouldn't be offered money to do what they're naturally expected to do.