Difference Between Criminal & Civil Law Assessment Exam Questions And Correct Answers.

What is the difference between criminal and civil law? - correct answer Criminal laws regulate crimes, or wrongs committed against the government. Civil laws regulate disputes between private parties. criminal case examples - correct answer - murder - rape - theft - assault civil case examples - correct answer negligence, defamation, contract law Outcome of criminal case - correct answer guilty or not guilty, defendant can not take the stand Outcome of civil case - correct answer liable/not liable, burden of proof in criminal case - correct answer Burden of proof is on the prosecution to prove defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt preponderance of the evidence - correct answer The standard of proof in a civil case in which a judge or jury must believe the plaintiff's story and evidence is stronger than the defendant's version. Parties in a civil case - correct answer plaintiff and defendant Parties in a criminal case - correct answer prosecutor and defendant plaintiff's pleading in civil case - correct answer Complaint/pleading prosecution's pleading in criminal law - correct answer indictment indictment - correct answer the act of accusing; a formal accusation Damages (Criminal) - correct answer prison Damages (civil law) - correct answer remedies (general damages, punitive damages, etc.)