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.