In rank societies and some state societies such as monarchies, rulers gain their authority through __________.

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In rank societies, rulers gain their authority through inheritance. This means that leadership passes down from one family member to the next. In monarchies, which are a type of state society, rulers also gain their authority through inheritance as they are typically born into the royal family and become the next in line for the throne.

In Rank Societies and Some State Societies Such as Monarchies