What was the role of nobles and lords in kingdoms prior to a transition toward strengthening royal power? a. they had little to no power. b. they often had more combined control than the king alone. c. they symbolized a national identity. d. they often promoted religious wars.

it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

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