Which Term Is Used by Sociologists to Refer to the Social

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which term is used by sociologists to refer to the social mechanisms of ensuring conformity to norms and laws?

• A) punishment
• B) social control
• C) criminal profiles
• D) control theory

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Definitions:

Liberty and Freedom

The condition of being free from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

Court System

The judiciary branch of government, consisting of a network of courts that interpret and apply the law in legal cases, ensuring justice is served.

Single Tax

A proposed economic policy to impose a single tax on land value, advocated by Henry George in the 19th century.

Haymarket Affair

A significant event in labor and anarchist history that occurred in 1886 in Chicago, marked by a rally that turned violent when a bomb was thrown, leading to deaths of police officers and protesters.