Question

Low-level officials who hope to publicize what they view as their bosses' or the government's improper activities are usually called ________.

Answer 1

Low-level officials who hope to publicize what they view as their bosses' or the government's improper activities are usually called leaks in the media.

Answer 2

Low-level officials who hope to publicize what they view as their bosses' or the government's improper activities are usually called leaks in the media. The term leak denotes the disclosure of confidential information to the news media.

Leaks may emanate from a variety of sources.