Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Political Structures Among

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of political structures among chiefdoms?

• A) Leadership is vested in an institutionalized office that exists independently of a particular person.
• B) The central leadership position is earned rather than passed down within a single ruling family.
• C) Leaders maintain absolute authority, usually enforced by physical coercion.
• D) Political power derives from personal qualities, such as intelligence or skill, rather than economic success.

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