Political organization of the Ameru-The basic political system was based on the family headed by a father.-The basic political unit was the clan. Several families made up a clan headed by a clan elder.-The Ameru had a system of councils and age groups which oversaw the administration of the community.-The functions of the supreme council of elders included settling disputes, deliberating on day to day activities, administering justice and handled disputes, inheritance disputes and acted as a final court of appeal. ....
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