The Reason the Burden of Proof in a Criminal Trial

question 15

Multiple Choice

The reason the burden of proof in a criminal trial is greater than the burden of proof in a civil trial is ______.

• A) criminal trials are more expensive than civil trials
• B) civil trials are more expensive than criminal trials
• C) civil trials take longer than criminal trials
• D) the government is perceived as a greater threat to our liberties than are fellow citizens
• E) lawsuits are perceived as a greater threat to our liberty than is the government

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Definitions:

Pyrimidines

One of the two types of nitrogenous bases found in nucleic acids, including cytosine, thymine (in DNA), and uracil (in RNA).

Mental Impairment

A reduction in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning, which may affect daily living and can be temporary or permanent.

Nondisjunction

Failure of the homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate during either mitosis or meiosis; produces cells with abnormal chromosome numbers.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pair of chromosomes that have the same gene sequences, each derived from one parent.