Which category of law involves regulations established by government agencies?

• A. Administrative Law
• B. Civil Law
• C. Criminal Law
• D. Contract Law

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how law is created and applied through government agencies. Administrative law covers the rules and procedures government agencies use to make regulations, enforce them, and resolve disputes about those rules. Agencies fill in the details of statutes—setting standards, procedures, and eligibility criteria—so laws are put into practical effect. For example, agencies like the EPA draft regulations that specify allowable emissions, testing methods, and compliance steps, all of which are subject to administrative procedures and potential judicial review. This differs from Civil Law, which deals with disputes between private individuals; Criminal Law, which defines offenses and punishments; and Contract Law, which governs enforceable agreements between parties.