Writer Elizabeth Buchan praised Elizabeth I, whose 16th century reign is heralded as one of triumph and success, for her achievements. "She held this country together at a time when religious factions could have torn it apart. This would have been no mean feat for a king. For a woman at that period it was unprecedented," she said.
I’m pretty sure b. Because the political parties don’t control the church I know they can influence policy and partially control government but I’m like 90% sure they cannot control the church