Which term best describes something capable of being enforced with consequences by the state?

• A. Enforceable
• B. Procedural fairness
• C. Rule of law
• D. Public law

Answer: (A)

Enforceable means capable of being compelled to obey with consequences imposed by the state. When a rule or law is enforceable, authorities can apply penalties or sanctions for non‑compliance, making the obligation real and binding. This is what gives enforceable rules their teeth—courts or other state bodies can compel compliance and respond to breaches.

Procedural fairness is about whether the process followed to make a decision is fair, not whether there are consequences for breaking the rule. The rule of law is the principle that everyone, including the government, is subject to law. Public law deals with the relationship between individuals and the state or between state bodies. None of these capture the specific idea of a rule having state-backed enforcement in the same direct way.