One way that criminal law differs from civil law is that it:
a. provides remedies for violations of private rights.
b. must yield a unanimous verdict.
c. can have a jury of fewer than 12 persons.
d. allows for various claims in one action.
b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. This is a characteristic of civil law; criminal law deals with crimes against the public.
b. Correct. Criminal trials must result in an unanimous verdict.
c. Incorrect. This is a characteristic of civil law; criminal trial juries must have 12 persons.
d. Incorrect. This is a characteristic of civil law; criminal law permits only one claim at a time.
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