Which law regulates the conduct of government and state actions, expressed through laws and the Constitution?

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

Answer: (C)

Constitutional law governs how government and state actors operate, because it sets the powers of the branches, limits their actions, and protects fundamental rights. It lives in the Constitution and in the statutes and court decisions that interpret it, so government actions must conform to its rules. Judges use constitutional law to review laws and executive actions to ensure they align with constitutional provisions. In contrast, administrative law covers how agencies run and make rules; criminal law covers offenses against society; civil law covers private disputes. The framework that directly regulates government conduct and its legitimacy under law is constitutional law.