Although the Chinese empire was divided into 200 prefectures, headed by magistrates and other officials, all government officials were ultimately bound by the
a. will of the people.
b. decisions made by the courts.
c. power of the grand councilor.
d. directives of the central government.
e. vote of the magistrates, taken in special sessions.
d
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