A prominent norm in the United States is to feed and clothe your children. People who violate this norm are often brought up on criminal charges. What are the criminal charges an example of?
a. A formal norm
b. An informal norm
c. A positive sanction
d. A negative sanction
Answer: D
Sociology
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