In the Period Roughly from 1500 to 1750

question 43

Multiple Choice

In the period roughly from 1500 to 1750

• A) the modern state was invented by the sovereign states of Europe that also developed the idea of human liberty.
• B) both the modern state and the idea of human liberty were created by republican states such as the Dutch Republic.
• C) the modern state was invented by absolute monarchies, whereas the modern idea of human liberty was developed in Renaissance Italy.
• D) republican states such as the Dutch Republic and England invented the idea of human liberty.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Bureaucracy

A system of government or business administration characterized by many layers of management, strict policies and rules, and a highly structured organization.

Empower

To give authority or power to individuals or groups, enabling them to take control over their lives or circumstances.

Matrix Structures

Organizational design that combines functional and project-based departmentalization, facilitating resource sharing and functional expertise.

Decentralized System

An organizational or technological system where decision-making power and control are distributed away from a central authority.