Afunction is a. the consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of its social system. b. the negative consequence an element has for the stability of the social system. c. the intended and recognized consequence of some element of society. d. an explanation of the relationships among particular phenomena.

a. the consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of its social system.

Explanation:

Functions are results as groups of society interact in a social system that works together as a whole to seek stability.

Emilie Durkheim, Spencer, and Parsons are the main ponents of this view, and they state that society is held together as a set of values , a language, and symbols are common to all members of a given society.

The functions are part of a consensus where a social order is present and keeps stable and organized individuals who share the values in common.  

Every persons acting in a individual level then contribute in their role or function to a society that relies on them , interdependant working together as a system that advocates balance and a social order.

checks and balances are needed to keep the government running smoothly, they allow the three branches of government to overrule one another so that one branch of government does not become too powerful.

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