Civil law is the branch of law that deals with which of the following?

• A. The definition and enforcement of all private and public rights, as opposed to criminal matters.
• B. Criminal offenses and penalties.
• C. International treaties and international law.
• D. Administrative regulations and agency rules.

Answer: (A)

Civil law deals with the definition and enforcement of rights and duties that arise between private individuals or organizations, and it handles non-criminal disputes through civil proceedings and remedies such as damages, injunctions, or specific performance. This contrasts with criminal law, which addresses offenses against the state and imposes penalties like imprisonment or fines. International treaties and international law are separate from civil law, and administrative regulations fall under administrative law. So describing civil law as governing private and public rights in non-criminal matters best fits.