Question

1. civil law
2. criminal law
3. liability

part iii – 20-question multiple-choice quiz
circle the best answer.

1. the primary purpose of law is to:

a. punish everyone
b. create confusion
c. maintain order and fairness
d. help only businesses

1. business law mainly focuses on:

a. family issues
b. government elections
c. rules that affect businesses
d. medical decisions

1. which is an example of criminal law?

a. breach of contract
b. theft
c. divorce
d. land dispute

1. civil law cases usually involve:

a. jail time
b. fines only
c. disputes between parties
d. federal crimes

1. a lawsuit between two companies over money is heard in:

a. criminal court
b. civil court
c. juvenile court
d. traffic court

1. who is the plaintiff in a lawsuit?

a. the judge
b. the person being sued
c. the person filing the case
d. the jury

1. the defendant is:

a. the accuser
b. the person accused
c. the judge
d. the witness

Explanation:

Question 1

Laws are designed to regulate society. Punishing everyone (A) is incorrect as laws don't punish all. Creating confusion (B) is opposite of law's purpose. Helping only businesses (D) is wrong as laws apply to all. Maintaining order and fairness (C) aligns with law's role.

Business law deals with business - related rules. Family issues (A) are in family law. Government elections (B) are in election law. Medical decisions (D) are in medical law. Rules affecting businesses (C) match business law's focus.

Criminal law deals with crimes against the state or society. Breach of contract (A) is civil. Divorce (C) is family law (civil). Land dispute (D) is civil. Theft (B) is a crime, so it's criminal law.

Answer:

C. Maintain order and fairness

Question 2