Which of the Following Is Not a Difference Between Civil

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a difference between civil and criminal law?

• A) Juries in civil cases may have as many as 6 jurors compared to the 12 required by criminal cases.
• B) Civil cases are often heard by judges instead of jurors.
• C) Criminal law deals with offences of a public nature whereas civil law deals with offences against society as a whole.
• D) A unanimous jury decision is required in criminal cases but not in civil cases.

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