Civil and Criminal Law Quiz

What is the main difference between civil and criminal law?

• The type of cases they handle

• The amount of money involved

• The length of the trial

• The number of parties involved

In a civil case, who files a complaint with the court?

• The plaintiff

• The judge

• The defendant

• The prosecutor

What is the purpose of compensation in a civil case?

• To punish the defendant

• To recover damages

• To arrest the plaintiff

• To appoint an attorney

What is the maximum penalty for a misdemeanor?

• Death penalty

• 1 year in jail

• 10 years in jail

• 5 years in jail

What is the meaning of probable cause in a criminal case?

• The defendant's plea

• The police's belief in the defendant's guilt

• The attorney's appointment

• The court's decision

What is bail in a criminal case?

• A sum of money given to the court

• An order to stop harmful behavior

• A plea entered by the defendant

• A fine for the defendant

What happens during the arraignment in a criminal case?

• The defendant's plea is entered

• The court date is set

• The trial is held

• The defendant is found guilty

What is the next step after the arraignment in a criminal case?

• The defendant is released on bail

• A court date is set

• An attorney is appointed for the defendant

• An appeal is made to the Supreme Court

What is the maximum penalty for a felony?

• 5 years in jail

• 10 years in jail

• Death penalty

• Life imprisonment

In which type of case can a defendant be found guilty or not guilty?

• Supreme Court case

• Appeal case

• Criminal case

• Civil case