Elizabeth I's relationship with Parliament demonstrated which of the following to other countries?
a. A parliament can control a female absolute ruler.
b. Good relations between a female absolute monarch and a parliament are not important.***
c. A female absolute ruler can work together with a parliament.
d. A female absolute monarch should consult a parliament for advice in emergencies.
I am not sure if I am correct, but my textbook states that Elizabeth only summoned Parliament 13 times out of her 45-year reign and only 1 out of those 13 times were not asking for money. It also states that she controlled what they debated as they were forbidden to talk about foreign policy or the queen's marriage. Therefore, I believe that she had ABSOLUTE power over Parliament. Can someone please help me confirm if I am correct?
was it correct after all?
Yes, I agree with b.
Okay thank you again Ms. Sue!
You are welcome, Olivia.
Based on the information you provided, it appears that your understanding is mostly accurate. Elizabeth I did have a complex relationship with Parliament. While she did summon Parliament on a limited basis, as you mentioned, she held considerable control over its proceedings and restricted its ability to discuss certain topics. This demonstrated that Elizabeth, as a female absolute ruler, was able to exercise a significant amount of power over Parliament.
However, it should be noted that your understanding of option b is incorrect. Good relations between a female absolute monarch and a parliament were indeed important, as demonstrated by Elizabeth's management of the relationship. This option can be eliminated.
To evaluate which of the given options best represents Elizabeth I's relationship with Parliament, we need to consider the overall dynamics. While Elizabeth had a certain degree of control over Parliament, she also recognized the importance of consulting and working together with it at times. Through her actions, Elizabeth demonstrated that a female absolute ruler can collaborate with a parliament, which aligns with option c. Therefore, option c, "A female absolute ruler can work together with a parliament," is the most accurate representation of Elizabeth I's relationship with Parliament.
When answering questions like this, it's important to carefully analyze the available information and consider various factors before arriving at a conclusion.