Which type of law governs government actions and relationships between government and individuals?

• A. Civil law
• B. Public law
• C. Administrative law
• D. Private law

Answer: (B)

Public law governs how the government operates and how it interacts with individuals. It sets the framework for government power, including constitutional rules that define what the state can and cannot do, and it covers how government actions are carried out and reviewed. Administrative law, a part of public law, specifically deals with the procedures and decisions of government agencies to ensure fairness and legality. This broad scope—that government actions and the relationship between the state and people are regulated—makes public law the best answer. By contrast, private or civil law handles disputes between private individuals or private entities and does not primarily regulate government power.