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pope:also known as the supreme pontiff
vassal:A vassal or liege subject is a person regarded as having a mutual obligation to a lord or monarch,
By the 1700's Austria and Spain were in conflict with each other over territory in Italy.
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The increase in the trade of silver during the period between 1550 and 1800 is due to the fact that silver was started to be used as a standard currency for trade purposes. Even though it was not considered as "legal tender", as it would later be used for this purpose with the introduction "Bimetallism" in the 19th century, it was widely adopted as a tool for trade among the civilizations that existed at the time.
The answer is C.
Process of elimination:
A - Taxing is not part of checks and balances; no powers are limited by other branches
B - Making laws is not an executive branch power, it’s a legislative power
D - Interpreting laws is not an executive branch power, it’s a judicial power
