Which topics might an attorney general write opinions on?

• A. Interpretation of statutes and the duties and operations of government entities
• B. Classification of trademarks
• C. Drafting plea bargains
• D. International trade agreements

Answer: (A)

Topics typically addressed in attorney general opinions are questions of law that affect government action. They interpret statutes to determine how laws should be applied and clarify what government agencies and officials must do under those laws, providing guidance that helps ensure consistent application, resolve ambiguities, and assess constitutional or legal validity of government actions. The other options lie outside this typical remit: classifying trademarks is an intellectual property matter handled by IP registries; drafting plea bargains is part of criminal prosecution and defense practice rather than official legal opinions issued by the attorney general; international trade agreements involve negotiation and policy decisions, with legal opinions from the attorney general possible only on domestic-law implications, not on drafting the agreements themselves.