One common criticism of institutionalism is that institutions
A)do not usually shape political behavior
B)often are not rationally designed
C)do not explain political behavior, but rather result from it
D)Their effects are difficult to study.

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Institutionalism argues that institutions are the primary determinant of political behavior, but critics argue that this theory fails to explain how institutions emerge and that institutions are more of a result of political behavior rather than the cause of it. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A, D, and B are not as widely accepted criticisms of institutionalism.

One Common Criticism of Institutionalism Is That Institutions