What Standard of Proof Would the Trial Judge Have Applied

question 30

Multiple Choice

What standard of proof would the trial judge have applied when ruling on the case?

• A) A preponderance of the evidence standard
• B) A standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt
• C) A standard of proof by a margin
• D) A standard of certainty in proof
• E) A standard of proof beyond a reasonable question

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Definitions:

Social Facts

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Durkheim

French sociologist Emile Durkheim, known for his foundational contributions to the field of sociology and the study of social structures and integration.

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Sociologists who study how people use symbols to create meaning, develop their sense of self, and communicate with others in their social world.

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