From the lowest to the highest order in this hierarchy it would start with local government followed by a county which encompasses a larger territory than a town. Above the is the government of the individual states and finally the country/national/ federal government.
It is called a standing army
The answer us D. The Gupta was remarkably tolerant for other religions and cultures, especially since India is a very diverse subcontinent culture-wise. They were also connected to the Silk Road trade routes and gained considerable wealth from trading with the Romans.
This would be Majority Leader.
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