Question

How do federal criminal cases and federal civil cases differ?

A. Only civil cases result in defendants being sentenced to jail time.

B. Only rulings for criminal cases can be appealed.

C. Only criminal cases must take place before a judge and jury.

D. Only civil cases involve a trial by jury.

Answer 1

C) Only criminal cases must take place before a judge and jury

Step-by-step explanation:

In Civil cases, conflict includes some loss, harm or injury to one party or their property while civil cases primarily involved with compensating victims.

Civil cases uphold the rights of the individual while criminal cases' purpose is to maintain law and order and peace in society.

Civil law deals with the conflict or disagreement between groups of people while criminal law covers serious crimes such as violence, murder, and sexual offense.