An egalitarian society lacks status distinctions among its members. rarely experiences warfare and is therefore immune to the forces that inevitably lead to state formation. B. lacks status distinctions among its members. C. is a key attribute of states. D. must exist for a democratic state to emerge. E. lacks status distinctions except those based on age, gender, and individual talents or achievements

E.

Explanation:

Egalitarian means a person who believes in equality.

An egalitarian society is the society which believes in equality among people. Power and authority is such a society is usually hereditary. Unequal power in such a society is exempted meaning that no person can misuse his/her authority over other people. The only exception in such society is gender, age, and ability.

So, the correct answer is option E.