The feature of social institutions that means mechanisms are in place to determine responsibility for an action is called
A) due process.
B) accountability.
C) the courts of appeal.
D) the judicial system.

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Accountability refers to the idea that individuals and organizations are held responsible for their actions, and that mechanisms are in place to determine this responsibility. This can include legal and ethical codes of conduct, as well as processes for investigation, discipline, and redress. Due process, the courts of appeal, and the judicial system are all related concepts, but do not capture the specific idea of accountability.

The Feature of Social Institutions That Means Mechanisms Are in Place