单选题 One of the prominent characteristics of a law is______ .

A、 the result on the individual' s behavior on which a restraining influence is being exercised
B、 the result of a behavior on the members of the governmental agency
C、 the result of a behavior on ordinary citizens
D、 both A and B

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】文章第二段举例说明了法律的突出特征：The behavior is usually... its effect upon others—the effect that is the object of governmental control。