Which term corresponds to the highest severity penalty in the set?

• A. Infraction
• B. Capital Felony
• C. Class C Misdemeanor
• D. Grand Jury

Answer: (B)

Capital felony is the term tied to the most severe potential punishment in this set. It represents the highest level of offense, typically carrying the possibility of the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole, which far exceeds the penalties for less serious crimes. An infraction is a minor violation with minimal or no jail time. A Class C Misdemeanor is more serious than an infraction but still far short of a felony, with modest penalties. Grand Jury is not a penalty type at all; it’s a body that determines whether there is enough evidence to indict. So the capital felony stands out as the option associated with the harshest sanction.