USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the two types of legal cases?
A
Criminal and Civil
B
Civil and Federal
C
State and Federal
D
Civil and State
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two types of court: civil court and criminal court. A civil court is an institution created by the government to resolve disputes or arguments between two or more people. However, criminal courts handle criminal offenses in which a case is filed against a person for a crime committed.

Detailed explanation-2: -In civil cases, one (or more) of these persons or organizations brings suit (i.e., files a complaint in court that begins a lawsuit). Criminal cases involve enforcing public codes of behavior as embodied in the laws, with the government prosecuting individuals or institutions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meaning. Civil law deals with acts related to individuals to which harm caused can be repaid by compensation or monetary relief. Criminal law deals with a crime that causes damage to a person which is an offence against society as well. The relief of crime committed is to charge the person with Imprisonment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Divorce cases, rent matters and sale of land cases are decided under Civil Law.

Detailed explanation-5: -Criminal Law deals with offences that are committed against the society. Civil Law is a general law. It solves disputes between 2 organisations or individuals. The punishment of the offence would be as per the seriousness of the criminal offence committed.

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