"Qualified immunity" refers to the situation in which
a. public officials may defend themselves in a liability damages suit by showing they acted in "good faith.".
b. public officials cannot be sued for damages incurred during the performance of duties associated with the office.
c. public officials are immune from inspection of their performance.
d. public employees act unreasonable in the performance of their duties.
a
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The relationship between members of Congress and interest groups is generally antagonistic
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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