North Americans assume that they are related equally to the relatives on both the mother's and father's side.The group composed of such people to which these individuals feel that they belong is called a(n)_______________ descent group.
A)ambilineal
B)double
C)bilateral
D)patrilineal
E)matrilineal

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"Bilateral" descent group is based on the idea that individuals are related to their relatives on both the mother's and father's side equally. This is the most common type of descent group found in North America. "Ambilineal" descent group allows individuals to choose their descent group, "double" descent group includes both patrilineal and matrilineal ties, "patrilineal" descent group is based on father's side only and "matrilineal" descent group is based on mother's side only.

North Americans Assume That They Are Related Equally to the Relatives