Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Civil Law

question 15

Multiple Choice

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

• A)A civil lawsuit tends to bring greater moral condemnation from society than does losing a criminal conviction.
• B)The government alone is allowed to file civil cases,while individuals alone are allowed to file criminal cases.
• C)Civil law operates under the assumption that society has been injured by a defendant's actions,while criminal law operates under the assumption that an individual has been injured by a defendant's action.
• D)Civil defendants are found liable and criminal defendants are found guilty.

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