Which of the Following Standards of Proof Is Applied in Cases

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following standards of proof is applied in cases where an agency's action encroaches on a legally protected right?

• A) Preponderance of the evidence
• B) Clear and convincing evidence
• C) Beyond a reasonable doubt
• D) Beyond a reasonable preponderance of the evidence

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Definitions:

Virginia Colony

The first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607 at Jamestown, and a key site for the development of both colonial America and the future United States.

Indians

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Furs and Animal Skins

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