Which of the following statements best explains how Louis XIV’s rule exemplified absolute power?

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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. - this is the correct answer

Louis XIV ruled without any legal limitations on his authority and was therefore an absolute ruler and a model for all future European rulers. - this is the incorrect answer

Louis XIV was one of the most successful absolute rulers in history, and no other absolute king or queen was more successful. - this is the incorrect answer

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. - this is the incorrect answer

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Answer 1

The correct answer is, "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." This statement best explains how Louis XIV's rule exemplified absolute power because it recognizes that, while he had more power than any French ruler before him, his power was still subject to limitations and constraints. This acknowledges the complexity of absolute power and the fact that even absolute rulers are not truly unlimited in their authority.

Answer 2

Which statement best compares the absolutism practiced by Louis XIV and Peter the Great?
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Louis XIV needed to work constantly to expand his power, while Peter the Great was the unquestioned ruler of Russia. - this is the incorrect answer

Louis XIV ruled by relying on a large bureaucracy, while Peter the Great was independent of all administration. - this is the incorrect answer

Louis XIV and Peter the Great were both successful absolute rulers. - this is the incorrect answer

Louis XIV created the illusion of absolute power, while Peter the Great was closer to a true absolute ruler. - this is the correct answer

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Answer 3

The correct answer is, "Louis XIV created the illusion of absolute power, while Peter the Great was closer to a true absolute ruler." This statement best compares the absolutism practiced by Louis XIV and Peter the Great by acknowledging that, while Louis XIV maintained an elaborate system of courtly rituals and ceremonies to project an image of absolute power, Peter the Great was more direct and pragmatic in his exercise of authority. Peter the Great's reforms in Russia were more sweeping and transformative, giving him a more hands-on approach to governance and a closer resemblance to a true absolute ruler. This statement captures the nuanced differences in their styles of ruling and their approaches to absolutism.