Which of the following is characteristic of political structures among chiefdoms?

A. Leadership is vested in an institutionalized office that exists independently of a particular person.
B. The central leadership position is earned rather than passed down within a single ruling family.
C. Leaders maintain absolute authority, usually enforced by physical coercion.
D. Political power derives from personal qualities, such as intelligence or skill, rather than economic success.


Answer: A

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