Question

Absolutism means that (A) the real power in any state must be religious and exercised by the church. (B) ultimate authority rests solely in the hands of a king who rules by divine right. (C) subordinate powers have an absolute right to overrule the king on conducting the affairs of state. (D) no matter how humble, male citizens have an absolute right to participate in politics. (E) rule by a secular dictator, justifying his/her authority by supposedly serving the people.

Answer 1

What is an absolute monarchy?

Absolute monarchy is a system of government where the ultimate authority to run the state is in the hands of a king, dictator, or monarch who rules by their own right, such as by divine right. Absolute monarchy is also called absolutism.

Who are famous absolute monarchs?

Famous absolute monarchs include Peter the Great of Russia and King Louis XIV of France in medieval or feudal history. More recent history includes Adolf Hitler of Nazi Germany, Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union, and Mao Zedong of Communist China.

What is an example of an absolute monarch?

A prime example of an absolute monarchy in French history includes King Louis XIV. He referred to himself by the title of Sun King. King Louis XIV centralized all the power of decision-making under his control.