A tribe is called when it lacks a clearly designated head or council ........

Sociology Preliminary TYPE OF SOCIETY

A tribe is called......when it lacks a clearly designated head or council

segmentary

acephalous

totemic

stateless

- Option 1: Segmentary

- Refers to tribes organized in segments, such as clans or lineages, each largely autonomous.

- Option 2: Acephalous

- Literally means “headless.” Used for tribes without a recognized chief, head, or council.

- Option 3: Totemic

- Involves clans or tribes identifying themselves with a totem, usually an animal or plant.

- Option 4: Stateless

- Means lacking a formal state or government, but not necessarily without leaders.

Correct answer: Option 2 - Acephalous.

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