Which statement best compares the absolutism practiced by Louis XIV and Peter the Great?(1 point)

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

Louis XIV created the illusion of absolute power, while Peter the Great was closer to a true absolute ruler.
Louis XIV created the illusion of absolute power, while Peter the Great was closer to a true absolute ruler.

Louis XIV needed to work constantly to expand his power, while Peter the Great was the unquestioned ruler of Russia.
Louis XIV needed to work constantly to expand his power, while Peter the Great was the unquestioned ruler of Russia.

Louis XIV and Peter the Great were both successful absolute rulers.
Louis XIV and Peter the Great were both successful absolute rulers.

Answer 1

The statement that best compares the absolutism practiced by Louis XIV and Peter the Great is:

Louis XIV created the illusion of absolute power, while Peter the Great was closer to a true absolute ruler.

This is because Louis XIV, while presenting himself as the absolute monarch (e.g., through his famous saying "L'état, c'est moi"), had to navigate significant political intrigues and relied on a bureaucratic system. In contrast, Peter the Great implemented more direct control over all aspects of governance and sought to modernize Russia, consolidating power more effectively.