Which of the following are major differences between criminal and civil law and proceedings?

A) A primary purpose of a civil proceeding is for the plaintiff to punish the defendant for the defendant's failure to abide by private law, whereas a primary purpose of a criminal proceeding is to compensate the victim for the sake of society as a whole for the failure of the defendant to abide by public law.

B) In a civil proceeding the standard of proof necessary to "impose liability" on the defendant is usually a "preponderance of the evidence" whereas in criminal proceeding the standard of proof necessary to "find guilt" is "beyond a reasonable doubt".

C) A civil proceeding is commenced by a private party called the defendant whereas a criminal proceeding is commenced by a government employee called the prosecutor.