Street Law Chapter 17 Test Review

In criminal law, when someone commits a wrong, we call it a crime. In civil law, when someone commits a wrong, we call it a ___________.

• tart

• tort

• felony

• misdemeanor

A harmed individual who wishes to sue the wrongdoer becomes the ___________ in a civil lawsuit. The alleged wrongdoer becomes the ___________ in the suit.

• plaintiff, defendant

• plaintiff, accused

• prosecutor, defendant

• prosecutor, accused

A plaintiff seeks to win a _____________ against the defendant, who is the accused wrongdoer.

• sentence

• damages

• judgment

• game

A defendant who loses a civil case will not be subject to criminal penalties, but they may be ordered to pay __________ ______________.

• past reparations

• monetary damages

• community service

• solemn homage

True or false? A single action/activity can be both a crime and a tort.

• True

• False

Tort law asks two basic questions (choose both that apply):

• How bad was the harm?

• How much should the responsible person pay?

• Who should be liable (responsible for the harm)?

• When can the wrongdoing be made right?

Tort law establishes ___________________________________ that society expects from people.

• burdens of proof

• lawsuits and distress

• standards of care

• options of wrongdoing

When a person fails to exercise reasonable care, which causes harm to another, requiring them to pay damages serves two purposes:

• it closes businesses that are irresponsible

• it keeps insurance companies in business

• it compensates the victim for their losses

• it encourages more reasonable behavior

• it breaks up unhealthy friendships

What types of damages may be recovered in a tort suit? Choose all that apply.

• monetary damages to compensate for losses

• grocery costs

• gift cards

• compensation for emotional suffering

• punitive damages to punish for unacceptable conduct

Tort law is concerned with determining ________ must pay.

• who

• what

• when

• how