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.
E) responsibility.

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Accountability refers to the idea that individuals or organizations are responsible for their actions and may be called upon to answer for them. This includes having mechanisms in place to determine responsibility for actions taken within social institutions such as businesses or government entities. Due process, the courts of appeal, and the judicial system are all related concepts but do not specifically refer to the feature of social institutions mentioned in the question.

The Feature of Social Institutions That Means Mechanisms Are in Place