Which of the Following Best Describes the Meaning of Burden

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the meaning of burden of proof in a trial?

• A) It is the obligation of the plaintiff or prosecution to prove liability or guilt.
• B) It is the obligation of the jury to prove guilty and reach a verdict after a trial.
• C) It is the obligation of the defendant to prove his or her innocence.
• D) It is the obligation of the expert witness to prove his or her reliability in the court.

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Definitions:

Suspended Solids

Particles that are not dissolved in liquid, floating or suspended in water or another liquid.

Physical Process

Natural phenomena or mechanisms that involve the physics of matter and can affect the environment and ecosystem.

Oxygen-demanding Wastes

Organic wastes that reduce the amount of dissolved oxygen in water, often resulting from industrial or agricultural processes.

Activated Sludge

A process in wastewater treatment involving aerated microbial cultures that digest organic matter, reducing pollution before discharge into natural water bodies.