which of the following best suggests the benefits of the aztec empires decentralized government?

A dissatisfied local leaders could object to decisions by the emperor and cause problems
B. it eliminated the need for a central emperor and expensive religious rituals
C. local leaders retaining power likely made them more contect to be part of the empire
D. city-states within the empire had to build up armies to protect themselves

C. local leaders retaining power likely made them more content to be part of the empire