Three of the following were reasons for the great influence of the catholic church during the middle ages. which was not?
a. the church was the center of religious and social life on the manor.
b. the clergy represented an importance military force under feudalism.
c. only members of the clergy could administer the sacraments.
d. the canon law of the church was a highly effective legal system.

For which of the following reasons did the supreme court most likely rule that it could not force the president to act? a. it would diminish the power of the executive branch and increase the power of the judicial branch. b. it would diminish the power of the legislative branch and increase the power of the judicial branch c. it would diminish the power of the judicial branch and increase the power of the executive branch d. it would diminish the power of the judicial branch and increase the power of the legislative branch