Which of the following is a government tool used to solve public problems?

• A. It can influence public opinion through media campaigns
• B. Legislation
• C. Personal charity drives
• D. Individual philanthropy

Answer: (B)

Legislation is a government tool used to solve public problems because laws establish binding rules, standards, and enforcement that guide behavior and fund programs. By enacting laws, the government can set pollution limits, require safety measures, fund schools and public services, and empower agencies to implement and enforce these rules, making solutions consistent and lasting. Influencing public opinion through media campaigns helps inform people but doesn’t by itself ensure compliance or provide the needed authority to effect change. Private charity drives and individual philanthropy are voluntary actions outside government authority, not mechanisms the government uses to deliver public solutions.