The government of the Byzantine Empire was held by the emperor. He ( and sometimes "She") was the absolute monarch, commander in chief of the army and also head of the Church.
As head of the Church, the emperor could appoint or dismiss the most important ecclesiastical role in the empire, the Patriarch or bishop of Constantinople. Plus, the emperor was regarded as having been chosen by God to rule for the good of the people.
The correct answer is E. This is where the saying “by any means necessary” comes into play.
Answer:
Robert McNamara
Explanation:
Initially argued for "massive retaliation" toward enemies of the US. He argued for military buildup and involvement in the Vietnam War. McNamara began to question US involvement and began a study on military in Vietnam. This study is now referred to as the Pentagon Papers.
<span>those of royal birth have absolute authority to rule. the people as a whole are the sole source of political power. the head of a family, clan, or tribe has the natural right to govern.</span>