Civil and criminal cases
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- Q1What is the main difference between civil and criminal cases?Civil cases are always decided by a jury, while criminal cases are not.Civil cases involve disputes between individuals or entities, while criminal cases involve actions that are offenses against the state.Criminal cases always involve financial compensation, while civil cases do not.Civil cases can only be brought by the government, while criminal cases can be brought by individuals.30s
- Q2In a criminal case, what is the standard of proof required for a conviction?Clear and convincing evidencePreponderance of the evidenceBeyond a reasonable doubtProbable cause30s
- Q3What is the primary purpose of a criminal trial?To resolve a disagreement between two partiesTo enforce a contractTo provide compensation for damagesTo determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant30s
- Q4Which of the following is an example of a civil case?A murder trialA robbery trialA lawsuit for breach of contractA DUI trial30s
- Q5What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?A felony is a more serious crime that carries heavier penalties than a misdemeanorA misdemeanor is always punishable by jail time, while a felony is notMisdemeanors are tried in federal court, while felonies are tried in state courtA felony is less serious and has lighter penalties than a misdemeanor30s
- Q6What is the legal term for a formal accusation that someone has committed a crime?DepositionIndictmentTestimonyHearing30s
- Q7What type of remedy/consequence is typically sought in a civil case?Monetary compensationImprisonmentProbationDeath penalty30s
- Q8What is a tort in civil law?A court order to cease a specific actionA legal document for marriageA wrongful act that causes harm to another personA type of criminal offense30s
- Q9What is an example of a civil case?Traffic violation finesAssault chargesA robbery prosecutiona builder that does not complete work promised in a contract30s
- Q10In a criminal trial, who represents the government to argue the guilt of the accussed person?Defense attorneyProsecutorJudgeDefendant30s
- Q11What is the primary difference between civil and criminal cases?Criminal cases require a preponderance of evidence, while civil cases require beyond a reasonable doubt.Criminal cases are always tried in federal court, while civil cases are only tried in state court.Civil cases involve disputes between individuals or organizations, while criminal cases involve offenses against the state or society.Civil cases are always heard by a jury, while criminal cases are not.30s
- Q12What is a common outcome in a civil case if the plaintiff wins?Injunction granting the defendant rightsImprisonment of the defendantCommunity service punishmentMonetary compensation30s
- Q13What is the legal term for the party that brings a lawsuit in a civil case?DefendantProsecutorPlaintiffWitness30s
- Q14
What is the burden of proof in a civil case?
reasonable doubt
preponderence of evidence
presumption of innocence
liability
30s - Q15What does the presumption of innocence mean in a legal context?A person must prove their innocenceA person has no rights until proven innocentA person is automatically guilty after an accusationA person is considered innocent until proven guilty30s