Describe the difference between civil and criminal law. What ...

[clippers!]

Describe the difference between civil and criminal law.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain the application of the ripeness doctrine.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[stano32]

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Explain that in a criminal case, the government brings a case against a defendant for violation of a criminal code.
2, Explain that in a civil case, an individual or institution brings a case against a defendant for a private wrong.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how a case may not be ripe for consideration if an actual harm has not yet arisen. The doctrine is intended to prevent the courts from entangling themselves in abstract disagreements over administrative policies.
2, Explain how judges must determine that a tangible harm has been inflicted upon an individual or group.

[clippers!]

Great answer, keep it coming

[okolip]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it