A whistleblower is
A) a bureaucrat who reports abuses of power, corruption, financial mismanagement, or other official malfeasance.
B) an official whose job is to hear citizen complaints about bureaucratic action or inaction and to seek redress of grievances.
C) a congressional investigator that draws attention to abuses of power in the executive branch.
D) a common legislative practice in which votes will be traded in exchange for bureaucratic favors or help.
E) a presidential "spy" who reports to the president about how well agencies are implementing presidential directives.

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A whistleblower is someone who exposes wrongdoing or illegal activity within an organization, often a government agency. This person is typically an insider who reports such activity to authorities or the public. Choice A correctly identifies a whistleblower as someone who reports abuses of power, corruption, financial mismanagement, or other official malfeasance, making it the most appropriate answer.

A Whistleblower Is