Asked by Valerie Nguyen on Sep 24, 2024
Which of the following pairs are examples of uncentralized systems?
A) chiefdoms/tribes
B) states/tribes
C) tribes/bands
D) bands/chiefdoms
Uncentralized Systems
Systems that lack a central control or authority, often leading to a more distributed and participatory form of governance or organization.
Chiefdoms
A form of hierarchical political organization in pre-industrial societies usually based on kinship, and characterized by a leadership role (chief) that is hereditary.
Tribes
Social groups existing before the development of, or outside of, states, often consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties.
- Attain comprehension of the particular attributes separating several kinds of political organization, including bands, tribes, chiefdoms, and states.
- Understand the principles of decentralized versus centralized political structures and their characteristics.
Learning Objectives
- Attain comprehension of the particular attributes separating several kinds of political organization, including bands, tribes, chiefdoms, and states.
- Understand the principles of decentralized versus centralized political structures and their characteristics.