Criminal vs Civil

A student is caught stealing Chromebooks from school. Criminal or civil case?

• Civil

• Criminal

A boy steals a pack of gum. What kind of case is this and where will the case be heard?

• Criminal Case, Circuit Court

• Criminal Case, District Court

• Civil Case, Circuit Court

• Civil Case, District Court

An actress sues a reporter for $1 million because he lied in an article. What kind of case is this and where will the case be heard?

• Criminal Case, Circuit Court

• Criminal Case, District Court

• Civil Case, Circuit Court

• Civil Case, District Court

The following is a description of or associated with either Criminal or Civil Law. Identify correctly which the statement goes with:

Defendant: The person accused of committing a crime like theft of a car.

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In the U.S. legal system, there are two main types of laws: criminal law and civil law. Criminal law deals with actions that are considered ​ (a)   to society, such as stealing or breaking into a house. In these cases, the ​ (b)   steps in to ​ (c)   the person responsible to protect everyone. Civil law, on the other hand, focuses on solving ​ (d)   between people or groups, like arguments about contracts, property, or injuries. Understanding the difference between these types of laws helps us see how the legal system keeps society fair and safe.

• harmful

• government

• punish

• disagreements

• helpful

• beneficial

• private

• reward

• unhelpful

The following is a description of or associated with either Criminal or Civil Law. Identify correctly which the statement goes with:

Prosecutor: Represents the government and brings the case against the accused.

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The following is a description of or associated with either Criminal or Civil Law. Identify correctly which the statement goes with:

Penalties can include jail, fines, probation, or community service.

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A person is sued for breach of contract. What type of case is this?

• Criminal

• Civil

• Both

• Neither

Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations?

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• International Law

• Constitutional Law

A person is charged with robbery. What type of case is this?

• Civil

• Criminal

• Both

• Neither