Which of the following statements describes civil law?

Question

(1 point)
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It deals with crimes against society.
It deals with crimes against society.

Civil offenses are punishable with prison time.
Civil offenses are punishable with prison time.

It deals with the relationships between individuals.
It deals with the relationships between individuals.

Legal action for civil offenses is initiated by the state.
Legal action for civil offenses is initiated by the state.

A case in which the government claims that a person or group has committed a crime is called a(n)
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trial case.
trial case.

civil case.
civil case.

criminal case.
criminal case.

appellate case.

A case in which a group or individual claims that another group or individual has done them wrong is called a(n)
(1 point)
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trial case.
trial case.

civil case.
civil case.

criminal case.
criminal case.

appellate case.

Jack sues his neighbor Sarah for negligence after a tree from her property damages his fence and garden. This is an example of a
(1 point)
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Civil case
Civil case

Criminal case

Robert is caught on security camera footage stealing a video game from Target. This is an example of
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Civil case
Civil case

Criminal case

Answer 1

Here are the answers based on the statements provided:

1. Which of the following statements describes civil law?

   • It deals with the relationships between individuals.

2. A case in which the government claims that a person or group has committed a crime is called a(n):

   • criminal case.

3. A case in which a group or individual claims that another group or individual has done them wrong is called a(n):

   • civil case.

4. Jack sues his neighbor Sarah for negligence after a tree from her property damages his fence and garden. This is an example of a:

   • Civil case.

5. Robert is caught on security camera footage stealing a video game from Target. This is an example of:

   • Criminal case.