Answer to Question #143800 in Political Science for Max Eve

Question

Does power emanates among Band, Tribe, Chiefdom and State?

Answer 1

Chiefdoms are similar to bands and tribes in being mostly classless societies. However, chiefdoms differ in having a more or less permanent, fulltime leader with real authority to make major decisions for their societies.

While chiefdoms are societies in which everyone is ranked relative to the chief, states are socially stratified into largely distinct classes in terms of wealth, power, and prestige.