_____ law defines the rights and duties of individuals and organizations (including businesses) .

A) Civil
B) Criminal
C) Competitive
D) Administrative
E) Regulatory

Civil law deals with the legal relationships between individuals and organizations and defines their rights and duties. It includes matters such as contracts, property, torts, and family law. Criminal law, on the other hand, deals with offenses against the state, while competitive, administrative, and regulatory laws are specialized areas of law that govern specific aspects of business and government activities.