Why was chandragupta maurya's organization of his empire considered efficient? a. his severe punishments for crimes were considered normal. b. his taxes paid for a large army and his costly life style. c. his envoys were sent on missions to neighboring kingdoms. d. he controlled every village in his empire through bureaucracy.

Article ii "each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled."—articles of confederation which of the following principles of american democracy does this quote best represent? social contract natural rights federalism rule of law