Which of the following legal disputes is an example of a civil case?
a) A man sues his ex-wife over the custody of their child.
b) A woman is accused of stealing an item valued less than $100.
c) A man is accused of driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
d) A teen is convicted of loitering.
e) A woman is charged with driving under the influence of drugs.
Answer: A
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a. states b. courts c. legislature d. citizens
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a. greatly improved the country's economic growth. b. greatly improved the average standard of living. c. were consistently modeled after the Soviet Union. d. were marked by good management but hindered by political interference. e. established a strong industrial base.
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A) all B) most C) at least 65% of D) the moral