An officer stops a citizen who is driving a few miles over the speed limit. When the officer begins talking to the driver, the driver expresses anger at being pulled over. The driver continues to note that the chief of police is a close friend, so it won't matted if a citation is issued-he won't be paying any fines. The officer decides to issue the driver a speeding ticket. Which of the following likely played the largest role in the officer's decision to issues a speeding ticket?

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The citizen's attitude likely played the largest role in the officer's decision to issue a speeding ticket, as the driver's arrogance and mention of connections might have influenced the officer to enforce the law strictly.

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