Which of the following weapons represented a major shift in military technology in early modern Europe, allowing large kingdoms to absorb small principalities?

Which of the following descriptions of the general public best corresponds with rational choice theory? a. People are uninformed, confused, or illogical choice-makers

b. People spend a lot of time studying public policy so they can make informed decisions. c. People have an innate understanding of public policy because it relates to their daily lives. d. People are self-interested utility maximizers.

The ______ provided more flexibility into the achievement of standards and returned authority to the states.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).