Prohibition had the unintended effect of increasing corruption, disobedience, and public disrespect for the law. This unintended effect is an example of ______.
A) a manifest function of law
B) latent function of law
C) mala in se
D) mens rea

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Latent functions are the unintended or unrecognized consequences of actions or social structures; in this case, Prohibition's increase in corruption, disobedience, and public disrespect for the law are unintended consequences, making them latent functions of the law.

Prohibition Had the Unintended Effect of Increasing Corruption, Disobedience, and Public