What Distinguishes a Formal Institution from an Informal Institution

question 23

Multiple Choice

What distinguishes a formal institution from an informal institution?

• A)A formal institution shapes human interaction.
• B)A formal institution looks to a third party for enforcement.
• C)A formal institution is found only within government.
• D)A formal institution follows social conventions.

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Definitions:

Overthrow

The act of removing an established government or leader from power, often through forceful or illegal means.

Decolonization

The process by which colonies become independent from the colonial powers that control them. This often involves the re-establishment of the indigenous governance and cultural systems that were suppressed by colonial rule.

American Industry

The sector of the U.S. economy concerned with manufacturing and production, historically significant in the country's development and global economic status.