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Chapter 17 Vocabulary
Political Systems
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Anthropology
Undergraduate 1
12/04/2013

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Power
Definition
the ability to exercise one's will over others
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Differential Access
Definition
favored access to resources by superordinates over subordinates
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Band
Definition
basic (kin-based) unit of social organization among foragers
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Tribe
Definition
food-producing society with rudimentary political structure
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Law
Definition
legal code of a state society, with trial and enforcement
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Conflict Resolution
Definition
means of settling disputes
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Village Head
Definition
local tribe leader with limited authority
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Big Man
Definition
generous tribal entrepreneurs with multivillage support
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Pantribal Sodalities
Definition
nonkin-based groups with regional political significance
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Office
Definition
permanent politcal position
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Wealth
Definition
all a person's material assets; basis of economic status
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Prestige
Definition
esteem, respect, or approval
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Superordinate
Definition
upper, privileged, group in a stratified society
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Subordinate
Definition
lower, underprivileged group in a stratified society
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Fiscal
Definition
pertaining to finances and taxation
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Scoial Control
Definition
maintaining social norms and regulating conflict
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Hegemony
Definition
social order in which subordinates accept hierarchy as "natural"
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