Question

One key political message of the English Civil War was that

A. the needs of the few outweigh than the needs of the many.



B. no ruler can arrest the elected members of the parliament.



C. to the victors of the war go the spoils.



D. no ruler can claim absolute power and ignore the rule of the law.

Answer 1

One key political message of the English Civil War was that no ruler can claim absolute power and ignore the rule of the law. The English Civil War began in 1642 and ended in 1651. The correct answer is D.