Absolutism Means That

question 20

Multiple Choice

Absolutism means that

• A)the real power in any state must be religious and exercised by the church.
• B)ultimate authority rests solely in the hands of a king who rules by divine right.
• C)subordinate powers have an absolute right to overrule the king on conducting the affairs of state.
• D)no matter how humble, male citizens have an absolute right to participate in politics.
• E)rule by a secular dictator, justifying his/her authority by supposedly serving the people.