The function performed by ______ is to emphasize and enforce norms that have been formalized, or codified.

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Laws are formalized and codified norms that are enforced by the state through various means, including legal sanctions. Laws help maintain order and protect the rights and well-being of individuals and society as a whole. While sanctions (A) can also enforce norms, they may not necessarily be formalized or codified. Taboos (C) are social norms that are strongly prohibited, but they may not necessarily be formalized or enforced by the state. Crime (D) refers to actions that are prohibited by law and can result in legal sanctions.

The Function Performed by ______ Is to Emphasize and Enforce