The main difference between egalitarian and ranked societies is that in ranked societies

a. there are marked differences in wealth between the classes.
b. an individual’s social rank is not influenced by his or her kinship relations.
c. there are a limited number of formal positions that grant authority.
d. leadership statuses are less formal and more open to all.


ANSWER:
c

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