The ABSCAM operation was criticized because:

A. the amount of money involved was miniscule.
B. it was not targeted at wrongdoing that was already occurring.
C. a lot of money was spent but there were no convictions for serious felonies.
D. the criminal informant was left holding the bag by the government, literally.


Answer: B

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