Presumptions

Question 1

Presumption

Answer 1

normative; what society demands you to believe

Question 2

Assumption

Answer 2

descriptive; what you tend to believe

Question 3

Presumption of innocence

Answer 3

a principle that requires the government to prove the guilt of a criminal defendant and relieves the defendant of any burden to prove their innocence

Question 4

Reasons for the presumption of innocence

Answer 4

1: rule of justice states that in order to act just, we must treat every person in the same category as the same
2: accusation is easier, so the argumentative discourse must be artificially leveled
3: danger argument-playing with a dangerous weapon (such at the criminal justice system) requires great carefulness

Question 5

Examples of everyday presumptions

Answer 5

Presumption of innocence
Presumption of ownership from possession
Presumption of veracity
Presumption to favor the status quo
Presumption in favor of contracts
Presumption that a car you own is under your control