Which is the best definition of public policy?

ways the government promotes the general welfare

analysis of policy issues to determine a course of action

actions a government takes in responding to a public problem

actions taken by groups and government representatives to address problems

I think the correct answer is the third option. The best definition of public policy is that these are the actions a government takes in responding to a public problem. It is based on the principle that any injury or bad deeds to the good of the public has a corresponding consequence and is punishable.