Absolute rulers typically claimed that they had absolute political authority. This meant that they believed their power was derived from divine right or similar doctrines, allowing them to rule without any checks or balances from other branches of government or the governed populace. The other statements regarding trade restrictions, freedom of religion, or free speech do not align with the general claims of absolute rulers, who often sought to control various aspects of life, including trade practices, religious expression, and the rights of their subjects.
Absolute rulers claimed which of the following?
That they had absolute political authority
That there should be absolutely no restrictions on trade
That the right of the people to freedom of religion was absolute
That all people had an absolute right to free speech
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