The law is employed to control behaviors that might endanger the general welfare (such as rape and murder). The chapter argues that the law also __________.
A. promotes the point of view of some at the expense of others
B. endangers the status quo
C. promotes order and conflic
D. exerts ideological social control
Answer: A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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