Identify the legal term that matches this definition:

The allocation of which party must prove its case. In a civil trial the plaintiff must persuade the judge or the jury that all elements of the case are satisfied by a preponderance of the evidence. In a criminal prosecution, the government must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Group of answer choices

SEPARATION OF POWERS

BURDEN OF PROOF

CHECKS AND BALANCES

MAJORITY VOTE

JUDICIAL REVIEW