Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the state ?
Correct answer: C. The existence of the state requires that some people are able to devote time and energy to organizing power resources
- A. The state has existed throughout human history
- B. External factors such as threats and trading partners played no part in the rise of the state
- C. The existence of the state requires that some people are able to devote time and energy to organizing power resources
- D. The production of a social surplus hindered the rise of the state
Explanation
A state requires an organised authority and enough social surplus for some people to specialise in administration, coercion and political coordination. States are not found throughout all human history, and external threats and trade often helped produce them.
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