What do schools, churches, and governments all have in common?

A) They are all secular institutions.
B) They are all less important today than in the past.
C) They are all social institutions.
D) They function only at the macro level.

Social Institutions

Established systems of social order that structure society, such as family, education, religion, and the economy.

Secular Institutions

Organizations or establishments that operate independently of religious influences or doctrines.

Macro Level

A term used in sociology to describe the analysis of large-scale social processes, institutions, and structures.