Which of the following is an example of a formal mechanism of social control?
A)community organizations
B)child protective services (CPS)
C)churches
D)gossip

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Child protective services (CPS) is a formal mechanism of social control as it is a government agency tasked with enforcing laws and regulations related to child abuse and neglect. Community organizations and churches may also play a role in social control, but they are not necessarily formal mechanisms of social control. Gossip is an informal mechanism of social control.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Formal