Question

Cases in which the government (as plaintiff) charges an individual with violating a statute that has been enacted to protect the public health, safety, morals, or welfare are classified as __________ law.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: Criminal law
On average, the punishment for criminal actions are typically harsher compared to the actions that violate civic law.
The acts that considered as violation of criminal law would include things such as: Murder, Kidnapping, Torture, Pedophilia, etc.