Governments differ from other forms of social institutions because they can make:
A) voluntary compliance rules
B) authoritative rules
C) flexible rules
D) popular sovereignty
E) popular consultations

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Governments have the authority and power to make authoritative rules that are backed by the use of force or coercion if necessary. Voluntary compliance rules are typically made by other social institutions, such as businesses or non-profit organizations. Flexible rules may apply to both governments and other social institutions, but the ability to make authoritative rules is unique to governments. Popular sovereignty and popular consultations are related concepts but do not directly address the question of the rule-making power of governments.

Governments Differ from Other Forms of Social Institutions Because They