This meant that bishops and archbishops became important dignitaries who wielded great influence in the affairs of state.

这就是说，主教和大主教是身居要职的显贵，他们在国家事务中也拥有很大的影响力。

Federal control over the affairs of states, counties, and cities was established by the fourteenth amendment.

第十四修正案确立了联邦对州、县和市事务的控制权。