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hubes95

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The type of society that typically operates as a gerontocracy is ________
 
  a. hunting and gathering.
  b. industrial.
  c. pastoral, horticultural, or agrarian.
  d. postindustrial.

Question 2

The concept gerontocracy refers to a society in which ________
 
  a. there is a pronounced youth culture.
  b. the richest people have most of the power and prestige.
  c. religious leaders have the most power.
  d. the oldest people have the most wealth, power, and prestige.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d



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