Question

After the Glorious Revolution, England became a constitutional monarchy when William and Mary recognized Parliament as their partner in governing. How does a constitutional monarchy differ from an absolute monarchy?

A) In an absolute monarchy, the ruler is elected by the people.
B) In a constitutional monarchy, laws limit the ruler's powers.
C) In a constitutional monarchy, the king takes power by force.
D) In an absolute monarchy, a Bill of Rights protects individual freedoms.
Eliminate

Answer 1

B) In a constitutional monarchy, laws limit the ruler's powers.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a constitutional monarchy, laws limit the ruler's powers. In an absolute monarchy, the ruler has unlimited power. To limit the powers of the monarch, Parliament created the English Bill of Rights.

Answer 2

The answer would likely be B. Absolute monarchies allow neither Bills of Rights nor elections... that comes from Constitutions. Constitutions, on the other hand, do not allow taking power by force. Thus, by process of elimination, the answer is B. Constitutions limit a ruler's power.