Which of the Following Is Not True About the Distinction

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the distinction between civil and criminal law?

• A)The purpose of civil law is to compensate victims who have been injured by the actions of others.
• B)The purpose of criminal law is to discourage behavior that society has deemed to be undesirable.
• C)The purpose of civil law is to imprison wrongdoers.
• D)Criminal cases are brought by the state.

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Definitions:

Provision

A specified amount set aside for future expenses or reductions in asset value, typically used in accounting and financial reporting.

Public Good

This refers to goods or services distributed to all societal members at no cost, courtesy of either public institutions or nonprofit private entities.

Private Sector

Part of the economy that is run by individuals and companies for profit and is not under direct state control.

Entrepreneurs

Individuals who initiate, manage, and assume the risks of starting and operating a business with the aim of making a profit.