Which of these BEST describes the Mayan political organization?

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A They were united under one all-powerful king.They were united under one all-powerful king.
B They were united under one all-powerful priest.They were united under one all-powerful priest.
C They were a federation of tightly-linked states.They were a federation of tightly-linked states.
D They were states united by trade and political alliances.

C They were a federation of tightly-linked states.