Carroll County HSA Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What is Civil Law? | A dispute between two or more parties usually involving contracts, property, family, or torts. |
| The person filing the suit is a civil case is known as the | Plaintiff |
| The person being sued in a civil case is known as the | defendant |
| The burden of proof is lower in civil cases as compared to criminal cases so what is need in order to find a person liable? | "A preponderance of the evidence" |
| What is true of most civil cases? | They are settled out of court through the use of a mediator who negotiates a settlement. |
| What is criminal law? | This involves crimes against the state that cane be misdemeanors (lesser crimes like traffic tickets, shoplifting, minor offenses) or felonies (rape, robbery, murder). |
| Who represents the government in a criminal case? | A Prosecutor |
| Why is the burden of proof much higher in a criminal case? | Because the punishment can be life, liberty, and/or property. |
| What is a plea bargain? | It's when the defendant admits guilt to a lesser charge for a lesser punishment. |
| Identify the case: Criminal or Civil Someone robbed the video store in town. | Criminal |
| Identify the case: Criminal or Civil You get a speeding ticket. | Criminal |
| Identify the case: Criminal or Civil You slip, fall and break a leg at the mall. | Civil |
| Identify the case: Criminal or Civil Your mom (or dad) sues for a divorce. | Civil |
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