In the United States we often formalize norms into_____________?

Correct answer: B. laws

  • A. folkways
  • B. laws
  • C. values
  • D. mores

Explanation

Norms become laws when they are formally written, publicly enforced and backed by the authority of the state. Folkways and mores are generally enforced through social approval or disapproval rather than legal penalties.

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