Territorial Sovereignty and State Power
Which of the following best describes the effect of the shift from dynastic to territorial sovereignty on state authority during the period 1648–1815?
A
It reduced the importance of centralized control, giving more power to local feudal lords.
B
It shifted focus entirely to religious authority, undermining secular power.
C
It led to the development of centralized bureaucracies that institutionalized state power over defined territories.
D
It resulted in the immediate abolition of monarchical rule in favor of elected governments.
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