Which of the Following Best Describes the Difference Between Civil

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between civil law and criminal law?

• A)Penalties under civil law are more severe than penalties under criminal law.
• B)Civil law deals with the enforcement or protection of private rights, whereas criminal law deals with offenses against society.
• C)The standard of proof required to convict a defendant is greater in a civil case than in a criminal case.
• D)In civil law, a defendant is entitled to an attorney, regardless of his or her ability to pay for one, whereas criminal defendants do not have a right to legal representation.

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