Introductory Sociology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term used to describe a set of rules for behavior in a larger society?

  1. Ideology

  2. Social structure

  3. Social law

  4. Social order

The correct answer is: Social order

A Ideology refers to a set of beliefs or principles that guide a person or group. B: Social structure refers to the organization and relationships within a society. C: Social law is a set of rules and regulations that govern behavior within a society. D: Social order refers to the overall maintenance of harmony and stability within a society through a set of rules and norms of behavior. It encompasses both social structure and social law, making it the most fitting term for a set of rules for behavior in a larger society.