Which of the Following Is Not True About the Distinction

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the distinction between civil and criminal law?

A) The purpose of civil law is to compensate victims who have been injured by the actions of others.
B) The purpose of criminal law is to discourage behavior that society has deemed to be undesirable.
C) The purpose of civil law is to imprison wrongdoers.
D) Criminal cases are brought by the state.