Question

select the correct answer.
what is the term for a formal grouping of people with common interests who seek to achieve a specific end?
a. community
b. social system
c. association
d. society

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (community): A community is more about a group with shared location or characteristics, not formal with specific goals.
• Option B (social system): A social system is a broader structure of social relations, not a formal grouping for specific ends.
• Option C (association): An association is a formal group of people with common interests to achieve specific ends, matching the description.
• Option D (society): Society is a large, complex social structure, not a formal grouping for specific goals.

Answer:

C. association