How do cognatic systems differ from unilineal systems?

a. Cognatic systems can hold property and regulate access to land.
b. Cognatic systems have overlapping membership in lineages.
c. Cognatic systems provide the means for acquiring honored and authoritative political roles.
d. Cognatic systems organize cooperative activities.


ANSWER:
b

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