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plus1 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Unilineal descent groups are nearly universal. What important social functions do they serve cross-culturally?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following statements about state policies toward indigenous peoples in the United States and Canada is false?

a. U.S. and Canadian governments recognize indigenous groups as sovereign nations.
b. U.S. and Canadian governments grant themselves but not sovereign indigenous groups the right to unilaterally dissolve treaties.
c. U.S. and Canadian governments are empowered by their own laws and constitutions.
d. U.S. and Canadian governments limit their own abilities to override treaty rights because treaties are legally ratified agreements backed by international law.

olderstudent · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The ideal answer should include:
1, Marriage regulation
2, Economic support
3, Political functions
4, Religious functions

Answer to Question 2

d