Which term best describes a government's plan to manage internal affairs, such as healthcare or education?

• A. Defense policy
• B. Domestic policy
• C. Economic policy
• D. Foreign policy

Answer: (B)

Domestic policy is the plan for running internal affairs. It covers government programs and rules that affect people inside the country, such as healthcare, education, and other social services. The other terms describe different spheres: defense policy deals with national security and the military; foreign policy handles relations with other countries; economic policy focuses on how the government steers the economy. In the context of healthcare or education, the best fit is domestic policy.