Amy is late for work at a prestigious law farm. She is driving through town when she sees police lights flashing in her rear view mirror. She immediately pulls off to the side of the road and retrieves her license and proof of ?car insurance. She puts her car window down and waits patiently for the officer to arrive. When he does, she smiles and offers her documents to the officer, using "Sir"

when addressing him. If Officer Jones decides not to issue a ticket, he will be exercising:

A) judgment.
B) decision-making skills.
C) his official duties.
D) discretion.
E) departmental policy.


D

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