A Conflict Theory of the Origin of the State Emphasizes

question 22

Multiple Choice

A conflict theory of the origin of the state emphasizes:

• A)The emergence of centralization of power as a response to the emergence of an elite class that protects its power and privileges.
• B)The rise of the state because of the need to organize manpower for irrigation projects.
• C)The invention of the idea of the state in ancient Egypt and its diffusion to other parts of the world.
• D)The increase of sophisticated military weaponry that developed after the Industrial Revolution.
• E)The ways in which modern states are torn apart by conflict.

Identify the support structures available for small businesses, including SBA certification and the demographic shifts in business ownership.

Understand the importance of economies of scale in large businesses.

Identify the most valuable assets in small businesses.

Recognize common causes and exceptions to business failures.

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