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Which Enlightenment principle did Napolean adhere to?

A government that does not work for its people can be overthrown.
Unrestricted civil liberties are necessary to ensure progress in government.
The monarchy can play a significant role in a well-organized government.
People whose rights are not protected by their government will emigrate.

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The monarchy can play a significant role in a well-organized government.

Napoleon acted as an "enlightened despot": he centralized power, crowned himself Emperor, and implemented Enlightenment-style reforms (Napoleonic Code, merit-based bureaucracy, legal equality, property rights) while restricting many civil liberties.