Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Civil Trial

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of the civil trial process as opposed to the criminal trial process?

• A)The burden of proof required is preponderance of the evidence.
• B)The district attorney can make an accusation.
• C)The burden of proof required is beyond a reasonable doubt.
• D)A unanimous verdict is always required.

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Definitions:

Cultures

the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

Carpentered Environment

An environment constructed by humans characterized by right angles and flat surfaces, which can influence perception according to some psychological theories.

Horizontal-Vertical Illusion

A visual perception phenomenon where the length of a vertical line is overestimated compared to a horizontal line of the same length.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge.