Which of the following statements best explains how Louis XIV’s rule exemplified absolute power?(1 point) Responses Louis XIV had power more absolute than any French ruler before him, even though in reality his power, like all absolute rulers’ power, was often limited. Louis XIV had power more absolute than any French ruler before him, even though in reality his power, like all absolute rulers’ power, was often limited. Louis XIV’s power had a few limitations, but in general he was able to act, like many other rulers at the time, as the absolute ruler of his country. Louis XIV’s power had a few limitations, but in general he was able to act, like many other rulers at the time, as the absolute ruler of his country. Louis XIV was one of the most successful absolute rulers in history, and no other absolute king or queen was more successful. Louis XIV was one of the most successful absolute rulers in history, and no other absolute king or queen was more successful. Louis XIV ruled without any legal limitations on his authority and was therefore an absolute ruler and a model for all future European rulers
Louis XIV ruled without any legal limitations on his authority and was therefore an absolute ruler and a model for all future European rulers.
Which of these is an example of how Louis XIV’s absolute power was limited?(1 point) Responses his establishment of a standing army for the first time his establishment of a standing army for the first time his expansion of the state bureaucracy his expansion of the state bureaucracy his entertainment and observation of the nobility his entertainment and observation of the nobility his reliance on Jean-Baptiste Colbert to make reforms for him his reliance on Jean-Baptiste Colbert to make reforms for him
Louis XIV's reliance on Jean-Baptiste Colbert to make reforms for him is an example of how his absolute power was limited.
Which statement best compares the absolutism practiced by Louis XIV and Peter the Great?(1 point) Responses Louis XIV needed to work constantly to expand his power, while Peter the Great was the unquestioned ruler of Russia. Louis XIV needed to work constantly to expand his power, while Peter the Great was the unquestioned ruler of Russia. Louis XIV created the illusion of absolute power, while Peter the Great was closer to a true absolute ruler. Louis XIV created the illusion of absolute power, while Peter the Great was closer to a true absolute ruler. Louis XIV ruled by relying on a large bureaucracy, while Peter the Great was independent of all administration. Louis XIV ruled by relying on a large bureaucracy, while Peter the Great was independent of all administration. Louis XIV and Peter the Great were both successful absolute rulers. Louis XIV and Peter the Great were both successful absolute rulers.
Louis XIV needed to work constantly to expand his power, while Peter the Great was the unquestioned ruler of Russia.
Which of the following statements best compares the causes of absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy?(1 point) Responses While both usually come out of disorder and chaos, a constitutional monarchy places legal checks on the power of monarchs. While both usually come out of disorder and chaos, a constitutional monarchy places legal checks on the power of monarchs. While absolute monarchies only last for a short time, constitutional monarchies last for much longer. While absolute monarchies only last for a short time, constitutional monarchies last for much longer. While constitutional monarchy means that a king must officially be invited by another governing body, absolute monarchies can only be inherited. While constitutional monarchy means that a king must officially be invited by another governing body, absolute monarchies can only be inherited. While both result in one main religion, there is more religious diversity under an absolute monarchy. While both result in one main religion, there is more religious diversity under an absolute monarchy.
While both usually come out of disorder and chaos, a constitutional monarchy places legal checks on the power of monarchs.
Which of the following statements best explains the development of constitutional monarchy in England?(1 point) Responses The idea that a monarch’s powers should not be absolute was first made law in the Magna Carta, and with the Glorious Revolution it became the basis of England’s monarchial system. The idea that a monarch’s powers should not be absolute was first made law in the Magna Carta, and with the Glorious Revolution it became the basis of England’s monarchial system. Between Charles I and the Glorious Revolution, English monarchs were in constant conflict with Parliament, eventually leading Parliament to pass the English Bill of Rights to try to keep monarchs from causing more civil wars. Between Charles I and the Glorious Revolution, English monarchs were in constant conflict with Parliament, eventually leading Parliament to pass the English Bill of Rights to try to keep monarchs from causing more civil wars. Constitutional monarchy developed because of the Magna Carta, which led to the Glorious Revolution. Constitutional monarchy developed because of the Magna Carta, which led to the Glorious Revolution. The idea that a monarch’s powers were their divine right was destroyed by the Magna Carta, and over time the English monarch became weaker and Parliament became stronger until constitutional monarchy was established.
The idea that a monarch’s powers should not be absolute was first made law in the Magna Carta, and with the Glorious Revolution it became the basis of England’s monarchial system.
The correct answer is: Louis XIV ruled without any legal limitations on his authority and was therefore an absolute ruler and a model for all future European rulers.
To determine this answer, we need to analyze the statements and identify the one that best explains how Louis XIV exemplified absolute power. The key phrase to focus on is "without any legal limitations on his authority." This concept is crucial to understanding absolute power, which refers to a ruler having complete and unrestricted control over their realm.
The other statements mention limitations on Louis XIV's power, even if they acknowledge his significant authority. Therefore, the statement that he ruled without any legal limitations, making him an absolute ruler and a model for future European rulers, best explains how Louis XIV's rule exemplified absolute power.