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Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Criminal and Civil

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Which of the following is a difference between criminal and civil cases?


A) Civil cases are reserved for minor criminal offenses.
B) The standard of proof is lower in civil cases.
C) In criminal cases, the standard of proof is a "preponderance of evidence" whereas in civil cases the standard of proof varies by state law.
D) Convictions in criminal court require a jury to weigh the majority of the evidence, whereas in civil cases the standard of proof is "beyond a reasonable doubt."
E) The federal courts will hear only criminal cases; federal courts cannot rule in civil cases.

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