A Form of Political Organization Common Among Foraging Groups with Minimal

question 62

Multiple Choice

A form of political organization common among foraging groups with minimal leadership and flexible membership.

• A)tribe
• B)band
• C)chiefdom
• D)confederacy
• E)state

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Definitions:

Noncumulative

A characteristic of certain preferences or instruments that do not allow for the accumulation of unpaid dividends or benefits if they are not paid in a given period.

Nonparticipating

In the context of insurance or preferred stock, it refers to policies or shares that do not share in the profits beyond a specified amount.

Weighted-average

A calculation that takes into account the varying weights of different items in a dataset, often used in inventory valuation or determining cost per unit.

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership in a company, providing voting rights and potential dividends to shareholders.