1. Direct misconduct by a police officer, such as extorting money from drug dealers, would be an example of which of the following forms of misconduct?

Question

1. Direct misconduct by a police officer, such as extorting money from drug dealers, would be an example of which of the following forms of misconduct?
A. Nonfeasance
	
B. Misfeasance
	
C. Malfeasance
	
D. All of the above

im confused between C and D

2. A law enforcement officer accepting money or other favors for overlooking traffic violations would be classified as which of the following forms of corruption?
A. Theft
	
B. Fixes
	
C. Shakedowns
	
D. Opportunistic theft

im confused between A and C

Ms. Sue · Answer

Do you understand the meanings of these words? For instance, what is the difference between misfeasance and malfeasance?

Any · Answer

Misfeasance : improper performance of some act that an official may lawfully do. Malfeasance: direct misconduct or wrongful conduct by a public official or employee

Ms. Sue · Answer

So, what are your answers?

Any · Answer

answer to question 1 is Misfeasance.

Ms. Sue · Answer

I disagree. I think extorting money from drug dealers is much more serious. It's clearly malfeasance.

http://www.gingersoftware.com/english-online/spelling-book/confusing-words/malfeasance-misfeasance-nonfeasance

Beverly · Answer

A law enforcement officer accepting money or other favors for overlooking traffic violations would be classified as which of the following forms of corruption?