How does criminal law differ from civil law?

a. Civil law includes laws relating to property, contracts, and other issues dealing with private rights of citizens rather than an offense against society.
b. Criminal law does not allow for the use of fines as does civil law.
c. The two terms are interchangeable.
d. Civil law grants no authority for punishments.
e. Civil law deals with offenses against society rather than the rights of private citizens.


ANS: A

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