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KimWrice

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What is the form of social organization in which females dominate males?
 
  a. patriarchy
  b. matriarchy
  c. monarchy
  d. oligarchy

Question 2

Why do societies with class systems keep some elements of caste (such as the inheritance of wealth) rather than becoming complete meritocracies?
 
  a. because too many people would be poor if society were based only on merit
  b. because some caste elements increase productivity
  c. because a pure meritocracy would eliminate families and other social loyalties that tie a society together
  d. because some caste elements increase social mobility



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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