Question

9. Which of the following are major differences between civil and criminal law and proceedings?

A.         A civil proceeding is commenced by a private party called the plaintiff whereas a             criminal proceeding is commenced by a government employee called the            prosecutor.

B.         A primary purpose of a civil proceeding is for the plaintiff to obtain compensation           from the defendant for the defendant's failure to abide by private law whereas a          primary purpose of a criminal proceeding is to punish the defendant for the sake         of society as a whole for the failure of the defendant to abide by public law.

C.         In a civil proceeding the standard of proof necessary to "impose liability" on the defendant is usually a "preponderance of the evidence" (rarely, "clear and        convincing evidence") whereas in a criminal proceeding the standard of proof    necessary to "find guilt" is "beyond a reasonable doubt."

D.        A, B, and C.

E.        A and B only.

16.   The legislature of California passes a law creating an official religion that requires all state employees to practice such religion else lose their jobs. Such a law is,

A.        statutory substantive law.

B.        statutory procedural law.

C.        administrative procedural law.

D.        part of the substantive common law.

E.        part of state constitutional law.

20. A rule that requires a plaintiff to commence a civil action (file a lawsuit) within six years from the date the contract was breached is an example of what kind of law?

A.         civil law

B.         substantive law

C.         procedural law

D.        A and B

E.         A and C

Answer 1

9. Which of the following are major differences between civil and criminal law and proceedings?

The answer is option D.

16.   The legislature of California passes a law creating an official religion that requires all state employees to practice such religion else lose their jobs. Such a law is,

The Answer is option D

20.A rule that requires a plaintiff to commence a civil action (file a lawsuit) within six years from the date the contract was breached is an example of what kind of law?

The answer is option A.