The machinery through which the will of the state is driven is described as
Custom and tradition
Administration
Government
Rule of law
Correct answer is B
The machinery through which the will of the state is driven is described as the government. The government is the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies. It is composed of lawmakers, administrators, and arbitrators. Government maintains order, provides public services, and enforces decisions that are binding on all people living within the state.