Distributive justice regulates what a society owes its members in proportion to their contributions and needs.

• A. Commutative justice
• B. Distributive justice
• C. Legal justice
• D. Social justice

Answer: (B)

Distributive justice is the principle that governs how resources, goods, and burdens should be allocated in a community. It asks how much each member should receive given their needs and their contributions to the common good. The statement captures this idea because it describes the society owing to its members in proportion to what they contribute and what they need. This focus on fair distribution by the community distinguishes distributive justice from other forms: commutative justice deals with fair exchanges between individuals in private transactions; legal justice concerns duties and rights defined by laws and adherence to them; social justice is a broader project aimed at addressing systemic inequalities and creating a more equitable order. Thus, the description aligns with distributive justice.