Question

Which of the following statements best compares the causes of absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy?(1 point) Responses Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both emerge based on belief in the divine right of kings, but that right is universally embraced in an absolute monarchy and rejected in a constitutional monarchy. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both emerge based on belief in the divine right of kings, but that right is universally embraced in an absolute monarchy and rejected in a constitutional monarchy. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both come about when a single monarch attempts to assert their will on the populace, which succeeds in an absolute monarchy but fails in a constitutional monarchy. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both come about when a single monarch attempts to assert their will on the populace, which succeeds in an absolute monarchy but fails in a constitutional monarchy. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both usually emerge from chaos, but constitutional monarchy depends on the wishes of those other than the monarch, while absolute monarchy has to do with only the wishes of the monarch. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both usually emerge from chaos, but constitutional monarchy depends on the wishes of those other than the monarch, while absolute monarchy has to do with only the wishes of the monarch. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both come about due to a legal flaw in the pre-existing system, which is exploited by those who form constitutional monarchies but not by those who form absolute monarchies.

Answer 1

The statement that best compares the causes of absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy is:

"Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both usually emerge from chaos, but constitutional monarchy depends on the wishes of those other than the monarch, while absolute monarchy has to do with only the wishes of the monarch."

This statement highlights the key difference in the basis of authority and governance in each type of monarchy, emphasizing the role of external influences and the populace in the constitutional model, contrasted with a singular focus on the monarch's will in absolute monarchy.