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mspears3

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________ differs from murder in that the malice and premeditation are lacking.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Match the following.
 
  A) murder for which the death penalty is authorized by law
  B) an unjustifiable, inexcusable, and unmitigated person-endangering state of mind
  C) unjustifiable conduct that is extremely negligent and results in the death of a human being
  D) a legal term that refers to the intentional doing of a wrongful act without just cause or legal excuse
 
  1) malice
  2) malice aforethought
  3) depraved heart murder
  4) capital murder



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Manslaughter

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 1) D 2) B 3) C 4) A





 

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