The headman of a tribe has declared that certain cuts of meat should be reserved for himself and his family
A member of the tribe challenges this, and points out that meat, as well as other foods, have, according to tradition, always been shared equally among tribe members. The member of the tribe is seeking to bring about action on the basis of __________.
A) power
B) influence
C) authority
D) political organization
Answer: B
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A) increased dependence on corn as a crop B) the construction of roads C) privatization of land ownership D) decreased government spending on infrastructure
Among labor migrant workers, Asian men are the fastest-growing category
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Economies are embedded in society because
A. nonindustrial producers do not partake in the results of their labor. B. nonindustrial economies have little to do with the everyday lives of people. C. the relations of production, distribution, and consumption are social relations with economic aspects. D. governments strictly regulate most nonindustrial economies. E. most economic activity takes place far from home.
What has led to a sharp drop in the number of farms in the United States?
a. Intense capital investment and competition b. Increased unemployment c. Industrial agriculture d. Increased competition