Absolutism Means

question 47

Multiple Choice

Absolutism means

• 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 advise 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.

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Definitions:

Security Needs

Basic human requirements for safety and stability, including physical safety, employment, resources, health, and property, as essential for well-being.

Physiological Needs

Basic human necessities required for survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep; the foundational level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Affiliation Needs

The inherent human desire to belong to a group or form close and interpersonal relationships.

Esteem Needs

Refers to the human desire for respect, self-esteem, and recognition from others, considered a higher-level need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.