In which of the following situations is it most likely that people do not obey to legal norms?
A) When the legal authorities strongly monitors its citizens and sanctions are high
B) When people's expected formal sanctions are low
C) When the social norms are in line with the legal norms

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People are more likely to obey legal norms when the expected sanctions (formal or informal) are high. Therefore, in situations where the expected formal sanctions are low, people may not feel as compelled to obey the law.

In Which of the Following Situations Is It Most Likely