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You and the Legal System

Question 2 • GHS Career Prep (1 credit)

Which of the following can be used as a penalty in a civil case?

Answer
A
Four years in prison
B
The death penalty
C
$40,000 fine
D
One and a half years in prison

Explanation

Civil cases generally resolve disputes by awarding money or requiring someone to take or stop an action. They do not impose criminal punishments such as prison time or the death penalty. A $40,000 fine is the monetary penalty listed, so it can be used in a civil case.

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