Which of these was true of the Roman Catholic religion, as it was practiced in Europe in the Middle Ages? A) Bishops and priests
were usually married men. B) The Pope was sometimes very influential in military matters. C) The Pope's authority was ceremonial rather than jurisdictional. D) The Holy Roman Emperor was peacefully subject to the Pope on most political matters.
These powers allow
the people and the government to check and balance the actions of the people in
public office. These powers are written down and declared in the Constitution
in order to retain transparency among the citizens.