churches
Congress was the dominant political institution in the US during most of the 19th century. The presidency became more powerful during the 20th century.
What was the most powerful nation in europe during the 1500s was
It was the church.
Western Europe has been the richest and most powerful region for most of time, and still is.
Egypt became the most powerful state in southwest Asia.
Medici
The pope was the most powerful man in medieval Europe.
Catholic church or Church
He became most powerful when he took all the Jews rights away.
The Senate, especially during the republic. They also had an Assembly.
Great Britain was the most powerful sea faring nation in Europe.