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Which of the following statements best explains how Enlightenment thinkers challenged political authority?(1 point) Responses Enlightenment thinkers believed the monarchy should have absolute power. Enlightenment thinkers believed the monarchy should have absolute power. Enlightenment thinkers debated ways for one person or group to have complete power. Enlightenment thinkers debated ways for one person or group to have complete power. Enlightenment thinkers often debated ways to limit the power of the authority or government. Enlightenment thinkers often debated ways to limit the power of the authority or government. Enlightenment thinkers sided with the monarchy in disputes with the church. Enlightenment thinkers sided with the monarchy in disputes with the church. Skip to navigation

Answer 1

The statement that best explains how Enlightenment thinkers challenged political authority is: "Enlightenment thinkers often debated ways to limit the power of the authority or government."

This perspective reflects the core of Enlightenment thought, which emphasized reason, individual rights, and the social contract, leading to ideas about checks and balances, separation of powers, and the importance of protecting individual freedoms against tyrannical rule.