An egalitarian society
A. rarely experiences warfare and is therefore immune to the forces that inevitably lead to state formation.
B. must exist for a democratic state to emerge.
C. lacks status distinctions among its members.
D. is a key attribute of states.
E. lacks status distinctions except those based on age, gender, and individual talents or achievements.
Answer: E
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. is not permitted anywhere in the world. b. is extremely rare, but does happen. c. is an alternate form of group marriage. d. is actually more common than a man having multiple wives.