Which term best describes a person who is elected, selected, appointed, or employed to perform governmental functions?

• A. Official Proceeding
• B. Public Servant
• C. Oath
• D. Owner

Answer: (B)

Public servant refers to a person who is elected, selected, appointed, or employed to perform governmental functions. This broad term includes elected officials like mayors or legislators as well as appointed or civil service employees who carry out laws and deliver government services, all with the aim of serving the public interest. The other terms don’t fit because an official proceeding is a formal event or action, an oath is a pledge, and an owner is someone who owns private property—none of these describe a person performing government duties.