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Laws are___________________?

Correct answer: C. rules that are enforced by a special political organization composed of individuals who enjoy the right to use force

  • A. actions that others can legitimately insist that we perform
  • B. actions that we can legitimately insist that others perform
  • C. rules that are enforced by a special political organization composed of individuals who enjoy the right to use force
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

Laws are formal rules enforced by the state or another political authority with legitimate coercive power. This distinguishes laws from customs and norms, which usually rely on informal social sanctions.

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