A law is a formal norm that is established and enforced by a government or other authoritative body to regulate and control behavior within a society. It is a form of governmental social control that carries both legal and moral weight, and violations can result in serious consequences such as fines or imprisonment.

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A Law Is

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A law is

A) a norm governing everyday social behavior, the violation of which raises comparatively little concern.
B) an informal norm that is deemed highly necessary to the welfare of a society.
C) a form of governmental social control.
D) None of these answers is correct.

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