This is the broad strategy government uses to do its job. More formally, it is the relatively stable set of purposive governmental actions that address matters of concern to some part of society.

• A. Public administration
• B. Public policy
• C. Regulatory framework
• D. Social welfare program

Answer: (B)

Public policy is the broad strategy governments use to do their job: the relatively stable set of purposive governmental actions that address matters of concern to some part of society. It encompasses the goals, the decisions about allocating resources, and the programs designed to tackle public problems over time. This goes beyond a single administration task or a standalone law; it’s the enduring plan that shapes how government responds to issues. Public administration is about carrying out and managing these policies, not the policy itself; a regulatory framework is a system of rules guiding behavior; and a social welfare program is a specific policy instrument within the broader strategy. So public policy best captures the idea described.