Asked by Dylan Gessner on May 07, 2024
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In what type of law is the government always the plaintiff?
A) Public
B) Criminal
C) common
D) tort
Plaintiff
The party who brings a lawsuit or legal action against another (the defendant) in a court of law, claiming to have incurred loss or damage.
Criminal Law
A body of laws pertaining to crimes and punishment, involving regulations that define conduct prohibited by the government because it threatens and harms public safety and welfare.
Public Law
A branch of law that deals with the relationship between individuals and the government, including administrative law, constitutional law, and criminal law.
- Identify the key distinctions between criminal and civil law.
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Jonathon MavecMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In criminal law, the government always acts as the plaintiff or prosecutor. Criminal cases involve the violation of laws that are set by the government, and the government brings charges against defendants who have allegedly committed crimes. This is different from civil law, where two private parties may be in a legal dispute and one party sues the other. Public law refers to the relationship between individuals and the government, but not necessarily in the context of criminal cases. Common law and tort law also encompass civil disputes, not criminal cases.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key distinctions between criminal and civil law.