Gemeinschaft refers to ______.
A) a communal society that predominantly relies on informal methods of social control
B) a heterogeneous society in which codified laws are necessary to maintain control
C) a view that holds that law is a means of preserving the status quo on behalf of the powerful
D) a person who has a strong knowledge of law and criminal justice procedures

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Gemeinschaft, a term introduced by sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies, describes a community or society where social relationships are close, personal, and based on informal social controls, such as traditions and norms, rather than formal laws and regulations.

Gemeinschaft Refers to ______