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QuizMultiple Choice

Law and Criminal Procedure

Question 8 • MI-Government/Civics 2023

Which are possible punishments in a civil court case?

Answer
A
paying for damages or following court orders
B
paying fines or following court orders
C
doing time in prison or paying fines
D
serving time in prison or being put to death

Explanation

Civil court cases usually resolve disputes between people or organizations. A court may order the person who caused harm to pay damages or require someone to take a specific action or stop an action. Prison or death are criminal punishments, not typical outcomes of a civil case, so A is correct.

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