How is the prestige and status of a chief in a ranked society reinforced?

The correct answer is heredity.
In ranked societies, positions of high prestige such as that of a chief are largely hereditary. This reinforces the status and prestige of a chief by ensuring that the position are passed on smoothly. The predictability and stability of how positions are passed also reinforce order in society.

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