Which of the following best describes the body known as the Estates-General?
A. a body consisting of French clergymen that had ultimate authority in matters of religion and state
B. a political body similar to the Roman Senate
C. a political body in which France's most influential voices gathered to express their opinions before the French king
D. a democratic institution in which all French men and women could air their grievances before local and regional authorities
Answer: C
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