Which of the following best describes the political organization of the maya civilization? a. a group of small villages practicing neolithic traditions. b. a massive empire with many cultures under one government. c. a league of small democratic countries that united for defense d. a group of independent city-states with a shared culture.

I believe the answer is: D. A group of independent city-states with a shared culture.
In operating its political organization, Mayan civilization created several rural communities that led by certain 'families' that are responsible for handling their own affairs while still conforming to a shared culture that they placed as a central regulation.