What is the name for the actions the government takes on behalf of the people?

Answer: Policies

Explanation:

Policies are all those actions taken by a government on behalf of the people.

In this sense, the policies are (or should be) associated with all those projects and activities that the State designs, develops and manages through its public administration in order to meet the needs of the society to which it governs. In addition, these actions also include the laws proposed in order to establish regulatory measures to maintain the welfare of the people.