Which of the following are actions taken by Louis XIV to centralize his control over the French state after the death of Cardinal Mazarin? Select all that apply.


He avoided attending administrative councils, choosing instead to require the councils to convene only with his approval.


He required even minor government officials to provide detailed reports of their activities to his cabinet secretary.


Required his Secretaries of State to seek his approval before appending their signatures to anything.


He abolished the main treasury official, the Superintendant of Finances, and controlled the royal treasury directly.


He did not appoint a new First Minister to replace Mazarin.