Which of the following statements about social control mechanisms in the state is correct?
A) In state societies, all social control mechanisms are formalized and direct. There are no informal mechanisms.
B) Social control is the most important variable in state societies and law is not used frequently.
C) There are few deviants in state societies and little need for social control.
D) The government is not involved in the administration of justice.
E) The government has a monopoly on the use of force.
E
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