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What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?

A) They are the same thing
B) Civil law resolves private disputes; criminal law deals with offenses against the state
C) Civil law is for citizens; criminal law is for non-citizens
D) Criminal law is optional; civil law is mandatory

Explanation

Civil law resolves disputes between individuals or organizations (contracts, property, family). Criminal law prosecutes behavior that is considered an offense against society or the state.

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