A Feature of Early Societies Was _____, the Power of Which

question 6

Multiple Choice

A feature of early societies was _____, the power of which radiated outward to adjacent areas that came under its rule.

• A) representative democracy
• B) revolutionary authority
• C) universal citizenship
• D) the city-state

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Definitions:

Functionalist Theory

A perspective in sociology that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Dorothea Dix

A nineteenth-century activist who significantly contributed to the reform of the treatment of the mentally ill in the United States, advocating for better asylum conditions and more humane treatment.

Humane Treatment

The act of showing compassion, kindness, and respect towards others, particularly in the care and handling of all beings, including animals.

Mental Disorders

Health conditions involving significant changes in thinking, emotion, or behavior, associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.