Which of the Following Statements with Regard to the Characteristics

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements with regard to the characteristics of civil and criminal actions is true?

• A)The person who begins a civil action is usually called the prosecutor.
• B)A civil action is a private action; that is,a person or persons sue another or others usually for the purpose of being compensated for injury or loss suffered.
• C)If a person is convicted of a criminal offence,he or she cannot also be sued in a civil action by the victim.
• D)In a criminal case,an individual person is taking the action against the accused.
• E)The prosecutor must prove his or her case based "upon a balance of probabilities."

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A situation where sellers have information that buyers do not, or vice versa, affecting transactions in a way that is disadvantageous to one party.

Cafeteria Plan

An employee benefit plan that allows workers to choose from a variety of pre-tax benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and cash.

Family Dental Coverage

A type of health insurance plan designed specifically to cover dental expenses for an individual and their family members.

Negative Externalities

Costs suffered by a third party due to the economic activities of others, not accounted for in the market price.