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exam lesson name: government in the united states
exam number: 700110rr
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1. a plumber has a contract with a homeowner to complete specific work by a given date. the homeowner feels the plumber has not completed the work and caused additional damage. identify the type of court and type of charge the plumber could face if the homeowner sought a legal case against him or her.

○ a. a criminal court as a misdemeanor.
○ b. a civil court as a misdemeanor.
○ c. a criminal court as breach of contract.
○ d. a civil court as breach of contract.

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Explanation:

1. First, distinguish between criminal and civil cases: Criminal cases involve violations of criminal law (against the state), while civil cases involve disputes between individuals/entities (like contract disputes, property damage between a plumber and homeowner).
2. Misdemeanors are criminal offenses, but this situation is a contract dispute (breach of contract) and property damage dispute between two parties, so it's a civil case.
3. Analyze each option:

• Option A: Criminal court for misdemeanor is wrong (no criminal law violation here).
• Option B: Misdemeanor is a criminal charge, so civil court with misdemeanor is wrong.
• Option C: Criminal court for breach of contract is wrong (breach of contract is civil).
• Option D: Civil court handles disputes between parties (plumber - homeowner), and breach of contract is the charge here (plumber failed to fulfill contract terms and caused damage), so this is correct.

Answer:

D. a civil court as breach of contract.