Criminal vs. Civil Law

A serious crime with a penalty that exceeds one year in prison is called a :

• Misdemeanor

• Felony

• Infraction

• Civil Offense

A minor crime that is usually punished with a fine is called a:

• Felony

• Battery

• Misdemeanor

• Treason

A personal beliefs about what is right and what is wrong is called a:

• Moral

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Legal Code

A Civil Law s a law that:

• punishes criminals

• says how people will be put on trial

• has a punishment that exceeds one year

• helps settle disagreements

What is the most basic purpose for having laws?

• to put people on prison

• to control traffic

• to protect children

• to bring order to society

Threatening to hurt someone is an example of what crime?

• assault

• battery

• manslaughter

• larceny

Taking something from someone by force is an example of what crime?

• Battery

• Robbery

• Homicide

• Embezzlement

Crimes committed in the business world are called:

• Blue Collar Crimes

• White Collar Crimes

• Treason

• Misdemeanors

Which of the following would be considered a crime against the government?

• Terrorism

• Larceny

• Burglary

• Embezzlement

Stealing money that you have been entrusted with is called:

• Robbery

• Arson

• Embezzlement

• Manslaughter