A clerical worker for the federal government notices gross negligence in the spending habits of a government agency and the worker feels the need to call this discrepancy to the attention of the media. That clerical worker is an example of which of the following?
A) A whistleblower
B) An ombudsman
C) A legislative page
D) A sunset legislator
E) A fraudulent bureaucrat

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A whistleblower is someone who reports illegal or unethical activities within an organization or government agency. In this scenario, the clerical worker is noticing gross negligence in the spending habits of a government agency and is taking action by calling attention to the issue through the media. This action falls under the classification of a whistleblower. An ombudsman is someone who investigates complaints and mediates between parties, but in this scenario, the clerical worker is not mediating a complaint but rather reporting a discrepancy. A legislative page is a student who works in the legislative branch. A sunset legislator is a lawmaker whose term expires after a certain period of time or condition is met. A fraudulent bureaucrat engages in deceitful or dishonest practices, whereas the clerical worker in this scenario is acting in good faith to report a problem.

A Clerical Worker for the Federal Government Notices Gross Negligence