Question

Which of the following statements best explains how Enlightenment thinkers challenged political authority?(1 point)
Responses

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.

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 believed the monarchy should have absolute power.

Answer 1

Enlightenment thinkers often debated ways to limit the power of the authority or government.

They promoted ideas like the social contract, separation of powers, checks and balances, and individual rights to challenge absolute monarchy and reduce arbitrary rule.