<span>Religion, at that time, was governed by the State. In such, the government controlled all aspects of religious life and what sorts of materials would pass muster as being "proper" and what viewpoints would be considered "non-threatening" to the health of the nation. Any belief systems that were outside of this were considered verboten.</span>
The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the question is the second choice. What a mayor can do if officials are behaving improperly is that he/she brings them to the court. I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!
To preserve the union and end slavery. hope i helped and if not sorry!!