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What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case?

A) A criminal case occurs when a lawsuit is brought on by one person or organization against another and a civil case occurs when the government brings a lawsuit against a person or organization.
B) A criminal case occurs when the government is liable for actions against a person or organization and a civil case occurs when a person or organization is liable for actions against the government.
C) A criminal case occurs when one government organization is liable for actions against another and a civil case occurs when a person or organization is liable for actions against the government.
D) A criminal case occurs when the government brings a lawsuit against a person or organization and a civil case occurs when a lawsuit is brought on by one person or organization against another.

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D.A criminal case occurs when the government brings a lawsuit against a person or organization and a civil case occurs when a lawsuit is brought on by one person or organization against another.
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