Civil and Criminal Law

Civil and Criminal Law

Open Ended

Using your prior knowledge, what is the Penal Code?

Multiple Choice

Civil Law refers to the disputes and private rights between individuals, organizations/ parties

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A plaintiff refers to the party who was wronged and is filing the civil law case?

• True

• False

Open Ended

When does a civil law case begin?

Multiple Choice

Can a civil law case be settled outside of court?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

In regards to a civil lawsuit, are you guaranteed a free attorney?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Criminal Law refers to the body of law dealing with crimes and the legal punishment of a criminal offense?

• True

• False

Open Ended

Using your prior knowledge, what is an example of a crime against a person?

Multiple Choice

A Criminal Case begins when the state or the government files a case against the defendant?

• True

• False

Open Ended

Are defendants involved in a Criminal case entitled to legal representation by the state if they can not afford an attorney? Please explain

Open Ended

Using your prior knowledge from the Court System, what is the highest court a defendant can appeal their case to? Hint (Highest court of the land)

Multiple Choice

The burden of Proof refers to the obligation to prove or back up the claims being made?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Preponderance of Evidence must be greater than what percentage?

• 5 %

• 10%

• 51%

Multiple Select

Beyond a reasonable refers to the common evidentiary standard in criminal law cases meeting the burden of proof?

• True

• False

Open Ended

What is an example of Civil law punishment?

Multiple Choice

Criminal Law Punishments include all but what?

• Prison Incarceration

• Probation

• Fines

• Death Penalty

• Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned today?

Open Ended

Did you gain a better understanding of the difference between civil law and criminal law (understanding your objective for today?)

Open Ended

What is something that I can do as your teacher to help you understand the topic more?