Which of the following is a characteristic of a political structure that is hierarchically ordered?

a. Some units command, whereas others obey.
b. All units are equal in terms of capabilities.
c. There are checks and balances on the power of the units.
d. No one unit has power over another.
e. Power is widely dispersed across units.

Answer: a

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