Cases in Which the Government (As Plaintiff) Charges an Individual

question 25

Multiple Choice

Cases in which the government (as plaintiff) charges an individual with violating a statute that has been enacted to protect the public health, safety, morals, or welfare are classified as __________ law.

• A)civil
• B)public
• C)criminal
• D)international
• E)common

---

Definitions:

Group-To-Individual Transfer

The process by which knowledge, skills, or attitudes developed within a group setting are adopted by individual members.

Plurality

Refers to the condition when no candidate or proposition in an election receives a majority of the votes, but one receives more than any other.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Political Ramifications

The impact or consequences that political actions or decisions may have on individuals, groups, or entire societies.