What is the level of proof required for the prosecution to overcome the presumption of innocence in a criminal trial?

A. beyond all doubt
B. beyond a reasonable doubt
C. preponderance of the evidence
D. reasonable suspicion


Answer: B

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Traditionally, hedonism has been expressed as the view that ______.

a. pain alone is intrinsically good b. pleasure alone is intrinsically bad c. pleasure alone is intrinsically good d. pain alone is intrinsically bad

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a. sampling interval b. sampling element c. sampling error d. sampling frame

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