What was the outcome of the heightened central control established by absolutist and constitutional governments?

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The heightened central control established by absolutist and constitutional governments led to the growth of armed forces. This was mainly due to the need to maintain the power and authority of the centralized government and to protect against external threats. There was also a need to maintain internal order and quell revolts, which required a strong military presence. The other options (reduced taxation, smaller and less expensive bureaucracies, and the abolition of the nobility) were not outcomes of heightened central control.

What Was the Outcome of the Heightened Central Control Established