Civil Law deals with the body of statues and other laws that define conduct which is prohibited by the government and that sets out government sanctions to be imposed on those that breach laws.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not sure
• D. Cannot say

Answer: (A)

The main idea is the difference between civil and criminal law. Civil law handles private rights and obligations—disputes between individuals or organizations such as contracts, torts, and property. It provides remedies like damages or injunctions to resolve those disputes. Criminal law, on the other hand, defines offenses against the public and sets penalties imposed by the government for violations, such as fines or imprisonment. Since the description specifies conduct prohibited by the government and government-imposed sanctions, it describes criminal law, not civil law. That’s why the statement is false. (Note: in civil cases the burden of proof is typically by a preponderance of the evidence, whereas criminal cases require proof beyond a reasonable doubt.)