In a Rank Society,high-Status Positions

question 4

Multiple Choice

In a rank society,high-status positions:

• A) are available only to the best qualified.
• B) often expand to include all qualified candidates.
• C) are often filled on the basis of kinship.
• D) are constantly expanding.
• E) do not exist. Only the chief has a high status position.

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