In United States v. Billie, the defendant was charged with killing a Florida panther, an endangered species. He argued that the prosecution had to prove his specific intent; that is, that he knew the animal he shot was a Florida panther, as opposed to a species of panther not on the list of endangered species. The U.S. District Court rejected his argument and held that the government "need prove
only that the defendant acted with _______________ when he shot the animal in question.".
a. scienter
b. recklessness
c. criminal negligence
d. general intent
D
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a. Less than b. The same as c. Greater than d. None of the above
In contrast to the Theory Y approach, Theory X managers emphasize the need for ________.
A. external motivation B. self-governance C. close supervision D. all of the above E. only A and C
Which section of a journal article will present the specific problem under study and describe the research strategy?
a. Abstract b. Introduction c. Methods d. Results
____________ is the ability of individuals in the criminal justice system to make operational decisions based on personal judgment instead of formal rules or official information
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word