All of the following are characteristics of a band society except:
a. they have no need for formal conflict resolution.
b. decisions are made through consensus.
c. the head leader is in charge of disciplining members only during high levels of conflict.
d. they have leaders, although the leaders have no formal authority.
e. they periodically break into smaller units.
ANSWER: c
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