A ______ is an authorized and orchestrated release of political information by a high ranking official, while a ______ is an unauthorized and potentially damaging release of information by a whistleblower or disgruntled employee.
A) leak, trial balloon
B) trial balloon, leak
C) disclosure, blow-out
D) blow-out, disclosure

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A trial balloon is a deliberate release of information to gauge public reaction, while a leak is an unauthorized release of confidential information.

A ______ Is an Authorized and Orchestrated Release of Political