Which statement accurately describes the scope of administrative law?

• A. It governs rules, regulations, applications, and decisions created by Administrative agencies
• B. It governs only criminal procedures
• C. It governs private contracts
• D. It governs family law exclusively

Answer: (A)

Administrative law governs how government agencies create and apply the rules that regulate public administration. It covers the rules, regulations, applications, and decisions issued by administrative agencies, along with the procedures these agencies must follow in making rules and in adjudicating disputes, issuing licenses, and enforcing compliance. Courts also review agency actions to ensure they stay within legal authority. The other areas—criminal procedures, private contracts, and family law—are not within the scope of administrative law; they belong to criminal and civil (non-administrative) domains. So the statement that best reflects the scope is that it governs rules, regulations, applications, and decisions created by administrative agencies.