What Is Suggested by a Comparison of the Standard of Proof

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is suggested by a comparison of the standard of proof needed to win civil cases and criminal cases?

• A) The burden of proof varies in civil cases depending on the type of case and the circumstances, so that it may be either much more stringent or much less stringent than the burden in criminal cases.
• B) The burden of proof is lower in civil cases than it is in criminal cases.
• C) The burden of proof is more stringent in civil cases than it is in criminal cases.
• D) The standard of proof is the same for both types of cases-the case must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Definitions:

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