Question

The primary purpose of civil law is to

Answer 1

The primary purpose of civil law is to resolve disputes and provide compensation for someone injured by someone else's acts or behavior.

The primary purpose of criminal law is to prevent undesirable behavior and punish those who commit an act deemed undesirable by society.

The person who has been harmed is the victim.

The person accused of committing a crime is the defendant.

in a civil case.

in a criminal case.

Answer 2

Answer:

The primary purpose of civil law is to    handle disputes

.

The primary purpose of criminal law is to  

protect citizens

.

The person who has been harmed is the  

plaintiff

in a civil case.

The person accused of committing a crime is the  

defendant

in a criminal case.

Explanation:

I took the quiz and the words in bold are the answers.

handle disputes

, protect citizens

,  plaintiff

,  defendant  

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