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.

if you are talking about current time the answer is no

if you are talking about when the colonies were developing the answer is yes