Discuss the difference between the burden of proof in civil and criminal cases.
What will be an ideal response?
Although the burden of proof falls on the accuser in both civil and criminal cases, it takes a preponderance of evidence to win a civil case, whereas a criminal defendant must be proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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a. political action committee b. quango c. anomic group d. federal election committee e. social movement
Professional ethics of journalists dictate a commitment to:
A) right leaning and exaggeration. B) objectivity and truthfulness. C) subjectivity and exaggeration. D) liberalism and left leaning. E) information and entertainment.
"Have It Your Own Way" is the most appropriate motto for which of these ideologies?
a. Communitarianism b. Fascism c. Liberalism d. Socialism
Which person has the most power in the House of Representatives?
A) president pro tempore B) Senate majority leader C) majority whip D) legislative liaison E) Speaker of the House