Which of the following statements best explains how Louis XIV’s rule exemplified absolute power?

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Louis XIV’s power had a few limitations, but in general he was able to act, like many other rulers at the time, as the absolute ruler of his country.
Louis XIV’s power had a few limitations, but in general he was able to act, like many other rulers at the time, as the absolute ruler of his country. - no response given

Louis XIV had power more absolute than any French ruler before him, even though in reality his power, like all absolute rulers’ power, was often limited.
Louis XIV had power more absolute than any French ruler before him, even though in reality his power, like all absolute rulers’ power, was often limited. - not selected, this is the correct answer

Louis XIV ruled without any legal limitations on his authority and was therefore an absolute ruler and a model for all future European rulers.
Louis XIV ruled without any legal limitations on his authority and was therefore an absolute ruler and a model for all future European rulers. - incorrect

Louis XIV was one of the most successful absolute rulers in history, and no other absolute king or queen was more successful.

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The statement that best explains how Louis XIV’s rule exemplified absolute power is:

"Louis XIV had power more absolute than any French ruler before him, even though in reality his power, like all absolute rulers’ power, was often limited."

This statement acknowledges the significant extent of Louis XIV's authority while also recognizing the inherent limitations that all rulers face, even those considered absolute.