The civilizations and political systems of pre-Columbian Native Americans north of Mexico were less elaborate than those of the peoples to the south.

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While there were a variety of different civilizations and political systems among Native American groups north of Mexico, they generally had simpler structures than those seen in Mesoamerica and South America. Many were organized into small tribes or bands led by a chief or council, rather than large empires with complex bureaucracies and hierarchical systems of government. However, this is a broad generalization and it is important to recognize the diversity and complexity of indigenous societies throughout the Americas.

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