An ombudsman is
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an impartial person who watches for administrative abuses inside organizations
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a person with unrivaled powers inside the government
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the head of any organization who is elected by a majority voting system
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a person who is granted political asylum in a country that is facing civil war
An ombudsman is an impartial official appointed to investigate and resolve complaints, particularly against administrative authorities. The correct answer captures the core function: watching for abuses within organizations. Options B and C are incorrect because ombudsmen have limited investigative powers, not unrivaled authority, and are appointed rather than elected as organizational heads. Option D describes political asylum, unrelated to the ombudsman role.