Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Criminal and Civil

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between criminal and civil cases?

• A) Civil cases are reserved for minor criminal offenses.
• B) The standard of proof is lower in civil cases.
• C) In criminal cases, the standard of proof is a "preponderance of evidence" whereas in civil cases the standard of proof varies by state law.
• D) Convictions in criminal court require a jury to weigh the majority of the evidence, whereas in civil cases the standard of proof is "beyond a reasonable doubt."
• E) The federal courts will hear only criminal cases; federal courts cannot rule in civil cases.

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