Which of the following statements best explains how Louis XIV’s rule exemplified absolute power?(1 point)
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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 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 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.
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 ruled without any legal limitations on his authority and was therefore an absolute ruler and a model for all future European rulers.
Which statement best compares the absolutism practiced by Louis XIV and Peter the Great?(1 point)
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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 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 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.
Which of the following statements best compares the causes of absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy?(1 point)
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Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both emerge based on belief in the divine right of kings, but that right is universally embraced in an absolute monarchy and rejected in a constitutional monarchy.
Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both emerge based on belief in the divine right of kings, but that right is universally embraced in an absolute monarchy and rejected in a constitutional monarchy.
Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both come about due to a legal flaw in the pre-existing system, which is exploited by those who form constitutional monarchies but not by those who form absolute monarchies.
Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both come about due to a legal flaw in the pre-existing system, which is exploited by those who form constitutional monarchies but not by those who form absolute monarchies.
Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both usually emerge from chaos, but constitutional monarchy depends on the wishes of those other than the monarch, while absolute monarchy has to do with only the wishes of the monarch.
Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both usually emerge from chaos, but constitutional monarchy depends on the wishes of those other than the monarch, while absolute monarchy has to do with only the wishes of the monarch.
Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both come about when a single monarch attempts to assert their will on the populace, which succeeds in an absolute monarchy but fails in a constitutional monarchy.
Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both emerge based on belief in the divine right of kings, but that right is universally embraced in an absolute monarchy and rejected in a constitutional monarchy.
Which of the following statements best compares the effects of absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy?(1 point)
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An absolute monarchy creates a system that cannot be controlled by other nobles, while a constitutional monarchy creates a system that subordinates the monarch to the elites.
An absolute monarchy creates a system that cannot be controlled by other nobles, while a constitutional monarchy creates a system that subordinates the monarch to the elites.
An absolute monarchy always leads to revolution, while a constitutional monarchy prevents revolution.
An absolute monarchy always leads to revolution, while a constitutional monarchy prevents revolution.
An absolute monarchy is overly dependent on a single monarch, which can lead to a system that is overthrown, while a constitutional monarchy can bring long-term stability.
An absolute monarchy is overly dependent on a single monarch, which can lead to a system that is overthrown, while a constitutional monarchy can bring long-term stability.
An absolute monarchy can last for centuries, while a constitutional monarchy only lasts for a set period of time, as outlined in the constitution.
An absolute monarchy is overly dependent on a single monarch, which can lead to a system that is overthrown, while a constitutional monarchy can bring long-term stability.
Which of the following statements best explains the development of constitutional monarchy in England?(1 point)
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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 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 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.
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 statement that best explains how Louis XIV’s rule exemplified absolute power 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 come to this conclusion, we can analyze the information given in the answer options.
Option 1 suggests that Louis XIV was one of the most successful absolute rulers in history, but it does not directly explain how his rule exemplified absolute power. It only highlights his success compared to other rulers.
Option 2 states that Louis XIV had more absolute power than any previous French ruler, but also acknowledges that his power had limitations. This makes it less accurate in terms of explaining absolute power.
Option 4 also acknowledges that Louis XIV's power had limitations, making it less suitable for explaining absolute power.
On the other hand, option 3 states that Louis XIV ruled without any legal limitations on his authority, which is a key characteristic of an absolute ruler. This option also suggests that he served as a model for future European rulers, further highlighting the extreme extent of his authority.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3: Louis XIV ruled without any legal limitations on his authority and was therefore an absolute ruler and a model for all future European rulers.