Which of the following accurately highlights the difference between norms and laws?
A)Norms are generally not written down whereas laws are written down.
B)Violations of norms have no consequences whereas violations of laws have severe consequences.
C)Norms are unambiguous whereas laws can be interpreted in a variety of ways.
D)Norms constrain personal but not social behaviour,whereas laws constrain social behaviour but not personal behaviour.

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Norms are unwritten social expectations, whereas laws are written rules enforced by governments.

Answer: D 
 Norms are informal social expectations that govern personal behavior, while laws are formal rules and regulations that govern social behavior and can be enforced by legal means.

Which of the Following Accurately Highlights the Difference Between Norms