If U.S. Senator Jones is charged with a conflict of interest because of his financial interest in a firm he helped to secure a contract, he would most likely be charged with the crime of ________.
A) bribery
B) extortion
C) improper political influence
D) blackmail

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Improper political influence occurs when a public official uses their position to exercise undue influence to benefit themselves or others financially. In this case, Senator Jones used his position to secure a contract for a firm he has a financial interest in, which would be considered improper political influence. Bribery involves offering or receiving a benefit in exchange for an official act, extortion involves using threats or force to obtain a benefit, and blackmail involves using threats to coerce someone into doing something they don't want to do.

If US Senator Jones Is Charged with a Conflict of Interest