In "In re Winship (1970)," a case involving the due process rights of juveniles, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution requires the reasonable doubt standard because it:
A. strengthens the prosecution's case.
B. reassures Americans of the law's moral force and legitimacy.
C. decreases the risk of a hung jury.
D. increases the chance of a defendant agreeing to a plea bargain.
Answer: B
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