Why might breaking a canon law be worse for an individual than breaking a governmental law? the church had great political influence in every country. the church could authorize severe punishment if necessary. the church had its own court system, which decided on appropriate punishment. the church had the power to banish a person from the religious community if it so desired.

The line dividing regions 4 & 5 on this map is known as the "fall line." which of these represents an important factor of the fall line in georgia history? a) it was the first boundary of the georgia after it became a state. b) it was an important source of power due to a change in elevation. c) it was once home to major cities that have since become abandoned. d) it was a dividing line between the united states and native american territories.