Which of the following statements discusses how the Holy Roman emperor’s political power developed over time?(1 point) Responses With the Protestant Reformation, the emperor was able to assert their power based on their tie to Catholicism. With the Protestant Reformation, the emperor was able to assert their power based on their tie to Catholicism. The Holy Roman emperor was able to keep the empire centralized under their rule for centuries. The Holy Roman emperor was able to keep the empire centralized under their rule for centuries. The Imperial Diet selected the Holy Roman emperor, giving them considerable power over the princes. The Imperial Diet selected the Holy Roman emperor, giving them considerable power over the princes. The emperor became less influential as princes gained more authority within their principalities....

The Holy Roman emperor became less influential as princes gained more authority within their principalities.