Which of the following statements best compares the causes of absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy?(1 point)
a. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both come about due to a legal flaw in the pre-existing system, which is exploited by those who form constitutional monarchies but not by those who form absolute monarchies.
b. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both emerge based on belief in the divine right of kings, but that right is universally embraced in an absolute monarchy and rejected in a constitutional monarchy.
c. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both come about when a single monarch attempts to assert their will on the populace, which succeeds in an absolute monarchy but fails in a constitutional monarchy.
d. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both usually emerge from chaos, but constitutional monarchy depends on the wishes of those other than the monarch, while absolute monarchy has to do with only the wishes of the monarch.
d. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both usually emerge from chaos, but constitutional monarchy depends on the wishes of those other than the monarch, while absolute monarchy has to do with only the wishes of the monarch.
The best statement that compares the causes of absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy is:
d. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both usually emerge from chaos, but constitutional monarchy depends on the wishes of those other than the monarch, while absolute monarchy has to do with only the wishes of the monarch.
To determine the correct statement that best compares the causes of absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy, let's analyze each option:
a. This statement suggests that both absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy are a result of exploiting a legal flaw in the pre-existing system. However, it claims that only those who form constitutional monarchies exploit this flaw. This statement is not accurate because both absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy can be formed due to different reasons, and it does not necessarily involve an exploitation of a legal flaw.
b. This statement suggests that both absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy emerge based on the belief in the divine right of kings. However, it claims that the divine right is universally embraced in an absolute monarchy and rejected in a constitutional monarchy. While the belief in the divine right of kings played a role in the emergence of absolute monarchy in some cases, it is not true that it is universally embraced. Additionally, constitutional monarchy does not necessarily reject the divine right of kings, as it can coexist with constitutional limitations and shared powers.
c. This statement suggests that both absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy emerge when a single monarch attempts to assert their will on the population. However, it claims that this attempt succeeds in an absolute monarchy but fails in a constitutional monarchy. While the assertion of the monarch's will is a characteristic of absolute monarchy, it is not necessarily the cause of its emergence. This statement also implies that the attempt to assert will fails in a constitutional monarchy, which is not true since the power of the monarch in a constitutional monarchy is limited by a constitution or a set of laws.
d. This statement suggests that both absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy usually emerge from chaos. However, it claims that the emergence of a constitutional monarchy depends on the wishes of those other than the monarch, while absolute monarchy solely depends on the wishes of the monarch. This statement is the most accurate and provides a better comparison of the causes. In a constitutional monarchy, the establishment often involves a political process that involves the participation and agreement of other powers such as parliament or the people. On the other hand, absolute monarchy typically involves a concentration of power solely in the monarch's hands.
Based on these explanations, the best statement that compares the causes of absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy is:
d. Absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy both usually emerge from chaos, but constitutional monarchy depends on the wishes of those other than the monarch, while absolute monarchy has to do with only the wishes of the monarch.