The development of "the state" during the Absolutist Period in Europe is primarily attributed to powerful monarchs. Absolutism is characterized by the concentration of power in the hands of a single ruler, who often claimed divine right to govern and centralized authority, undermining feudal structures and local powers.
Which of the following is behind the development of "the state" during the Absolutist Period in Europe?
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elected legislatures
powerful monarchs
tribal leaders
the pope
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