There are three different levels of burden of proof for different matters. In criminal cases, the burden is beyond a reasonable doubt. In most civil cases, the burden is a preponderance of the evidence (basically 51%), and in some statutory cases the burden is clear and convincing evidence.

In an on-campus sexual harassment hearing where the accused could lose his or her job or be expelled, in your opinion, what is the right burden of proof?

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