Which of the following is true of the concept of political institutions?
A) Strong institutions generate good norms and values; weak institutions generate negative or destructive ones.
B) U.S. democracy is an institution in both the formal and informal sense.
C) Most countries lack common formal political institutions.
D) When taxation is "institutionalized," tax evasion often increases as a result.

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U.S. democracy is a political institution both in the formal sense (as defined by laws and the Constitution) and in the informal sense (as shaped by norms and values).

Option A is not entirely accurate as weak institutions can also generate positive norms and values. Option C is incorrect, as most countries have formal political institutions, although quality and efficacy may vary. Option D may not always be true, as institutionalizing taxation may also serve to increase compliance and decrease tax evasion.

Which of the Following Is True of the Concept of Political