Oaths and Ordeals Are Most Likely in

question 11

Multiple Choice

Oaths and ordeals are most likely in

• A) complex societies with strong centralized authority.
• B) smaller and simpler societies with little formal legal authority.
• C) theocratic societies.
• D) complex societies where political leaders lack the power to enforce judicial decisions.

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Definitions:

Autos

Short for automobiles, referring to motor vehicles designed for transporting passengers on roads.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual or group to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, leading to more efficient trade possibilities.

Production Possibility

A graph showing the highest possible production levels of two items, using a specific combination of resources and various factors.

Opportunity Costs

Making a choice results in the loss of potential profit that could have been earned from choosing differently.