Which of the following BEST describes laws?
A) They are passed in response to a need for informal sanctions.
B) They are formal norms enforced by the state.
C) They are formal acceptance of deviant behavior.
D) They are informal norms enforced by our peers.

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Laws are formal norms that are established and enforced by the state or governing bodies to regulate behavior within a society, distinguishing them from informal norms, which are enforced by social groups without legal authority.

Which of the Following BEST Describes Laws