Cases in which the government (as plaintiff) charges an individual with violating a statute that has been enacted to protect the public health, safety, morals, or welfare are classified as __________ law.

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Criminal law deals with actions that are considered offenses against society as a whole, rather than just against specific individuals. Violations of statutes enacted to protect public health, safety, morals, or welfare would fall under criminal law. Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, while public law covers relationships between individuals and the government. International law deals with relationships between nations, and common law refers to legal systems developed through court decisions rather than legislative action.

Cases in Which the Government (As Plaintiff) Charges an Individual