Many theories of the reasons for the development of states suggest that __________

a. they are based on kinship or tribal groups and are an attempt to maintain the autonomy of such groups within specified boundaries
b. they were formed to combine smaller states with similar cultures into larger groups to afford them more power
c. they were formed to maintain social order and allow social growth and development
d. they were formed to restrict killing, both inside and outside of the state, as the prerogative of the state.

C

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