In the Common Law System of the United States,a Crime

Multiple Choice

In the common law system of the United States,a crime is defined as:

A) a private wrong that necessitates litigation between the victim and the perpetrator.
B) any act or omission prohibited by the government and made punishable in a judicial proceeding brought by the government.
C) litigation where the injured party sues to recover compensation for the damages and injury sustained as a result of the defendant's wrongful conduct.
D) interstate compacts and the rules and regulations of federal and state agencies.