How did Louis XIV enhance his power by distracting his critics (both nobility and
regular people?

He organized a large number of parties at the Palace of Versailles.

Explanation:

Louis XIV tried to cover up the bad situation in France by organizing lavish parties at his castle. Louis XIV spent large sums of money on these parties. In any case, after his death, the accumulated problems came to the fore, which was one of the key elements in starting the French Revolution.

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