Criminal and Civil Law

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Plaintiff vs. Defendant
Options: Criminal, Civil

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Civil

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Prosecution (Govt) vs. Defendant

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Criminal

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Punishments may include:
-Jail time
-Fines
-Probation
-Death (capital crimes)
What type of law do these punishments fall under?

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Criminal

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Trial only results in money (compensation) being awarded. Options: Criminal, Civil

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Civil

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Burden of proof is preponderance of evidence. Options: Criminal, Civil

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Civil

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Burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt. Is it related to Criminal or Civil?

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Criminal

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Process includes indictment, arraignment, and possible sentencing. Options: Criminal, Civil

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Criminal

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Court acts as a referee trying to settle a dispute (or lawsuit)

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Civil

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All of these choices describe both the criminal and civil process EXCEPT: Jury, Trial, Due Process, Judge

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Due Process

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Felonies (crimes punishable by more than $1000 fine and/or 1 year in jail) and Misdemeanors (crimes punishable be less than $1000 fine and/or 1 year in jail). What type of law do these crimes fall under? Options: Criminal, Civil

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Criminal