If citizens did not pay taxes, which of the following might occur? (3 points) schools might close down because they run out of money. the government might have to pass stricter laws for businesses. companies might not be able to hire new employees. everyone might have to serve on juries for a week rather than a day.

How did the church gain secular power? a) monks forced massive numbers of people to convert through fear of punishment. b) the church issued interdicts, laws passed by the church regardless of secular law. c) the church's power to deny the sacraments gave the church power over christians. d) canon law established secular courts under the control of the church.