Centralized Power
Definition
Centralized power refers to a system where authority and decision-making are concentrated in the hands of a single governing body or ruler. This allowed monarchs to wield significant control over their territories.
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Related terms
Absolutism: Absolutism is a form of government where the ruler holds absolute power and is not limited by any laws or institutions.
Bureaucracy: Bureaucracy refers to a hierarchical system of government administration composed of various departments and officials who help implement policies and carry out tasks.
Divine Right: Divine right is the belief that monarchs derive their authority from God, granting them unlimited power to rule over their subjects.
