In Some Civil Cases, the Burden of Proof Can Shift

question 68

True/False

In some civil cases, the burden of proof can shift from the plaintiff to the defendant.

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Definitions:

Spending Cuts

Reductions in government or organizational spending, often implemented to reduce deficits or allocate resources more efficiently.

Contractionary Fiscal Policy

To fight inflation, the federal government raises taxes and/or cuts spending.

Government Spending

Expenditures by the government sector on goods and services, including infrastructure, public sector employees' wages, and social services.

Taxes

Mandatory monetary contributions or different forms of levies applied to taxpayers by government entities for the purpose of financing governmental operations and a range of public expenses.