Asked by Any

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
Answered by Ms. Sue
Do you understand the meanings of these words?


For instance, what is the difference between misfeasance and malfeasance?
Answered by Any
Misfeasance : improper performance of some act that an official may lawfully do.


Malfeasance: direct misconduct or wrongful conduct by a public official or employee
Answered by Ms. Sue
So, what are your answers?
Answered by Any
answer to question 1 is Misfeasance.
Answered by Ms. Sue
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
Answered by Beverly
A law enforcement officer accepting money or other favors for overlooking traffic violations would be classified as which of the following forms of corruption?
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