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In a civil case, who brings the legal action against the other party?

• The judge

• The government

• The plaintiff

• The jury

What is the main difference between a civil case and a criminal case?

• A civil case is about money, while a criminal case is about freedom.

• A civil case is always about theft, while a criminal case is about contracts.

• A civil case is decided by a judge, while a criminal case is decided by a jury.

• There is no difference; they are the same.

What is the term used for money that a defendant may owe to a plaintiff in a civil case?

• Damages

• Punishment

• Fine

• Compensation

What must a prosecutor prove in a criminal case?

• That the defendant is innocent

• That the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

• That the plaintiff wins

• That the case should be thrown out

How does the burden of proof differ between civil and criminal cases?

• There is no burden of proof in either case.

• Civil cases require proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while criminal cases require a preponderance of evidence.

• Criminal cases have a lower burden of proof than civil cases.

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  Criminal cases require proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while civil cases require a preponderance of evidence.