How do cognate systems differ from unilineal systems?

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


b

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