In Criminal Cases That Go to Trial, the Burden Rests

question 33

Multiple Choice

In criminal cases that go to trial, the burden rests squarely on the prosecutor to prove __________ that the defendant committed the crime.

• A) "beyond a reasonable doubt"
• B) "by a preponderance of the evidence"
• C) "with clear and convincing evidence"
• D) "due probable cause"
• E) "with reasonable suspicion"

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that characterize a group of people or society.

Shared Rules

Commonly agreed upon guidelines or norms that govern behavior within a group or society.

Norms

Shared expectations or rules within a society or group about how members should act in specific situations.

Milgram

Refers to Stanley Milgram, a psychologist known for his experiments on obedience to authority figures.