Public law deals with which of the following?

• A. Problems between individuals (civil/tort/private)
• B. Problems between state and individuals (tax/constitutional/criminal)
• C. Only corporate disputes
• D. Property disputes

Answer: (B)

Public law governs the relationship between the state and individuals, and it includes areas like tax, constitutional, and criminal law. This is why the option describing problems between state and individuals in tax, constitutional, and criminal matters is the best fit—these areas illustrate how government authority is exercised and limited, and how citizens’ rights are protected or constrained.

In contrast, disputes described as civil or tort/private involve private relationships between individuals or organizations and fall under private law. Corporate disputes pertain to business and corporate governance topics, typically under corporate or commercial law, rather than public law. Property disputes deal with private rights in property and are also considered private law matters.