THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774
THE AMERICAN ENLIGHTENMENT INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL REVOLUTION
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A monarch’s power is checked by a governing body
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A government is separated into 3 branches
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A monarch holds complete and undivided power
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Sections of a government check each others’ power to prevent despotism
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Detailed explanation-1: -1 Absolutism, also known as absolute monarchy or despotic monarchy, is a form of government in which the unlimited, undivided, and uncontrolled authority is conceded to a ruler (monarch) who is not bound by law and is not obliged to let other organs participate in governmental affairs (forms of government).
Detailed explanation-2: -Absolute Monarchy was a Government with a sovereign leader who came into power by marriage or offspring; they had complete control with no limitations from constitution or law. They were considered the head of state and head of Government.
Detailed explanation-3: -Absolute monarchy is a form of monarchy in which the monarch rules in their own right or power. In an absolute monarchy, the king or queen is by no means limited and has absolute power, though a limited constitution may exist in some countries. These are often hereditary monarchies.
Detailed explanation-4: -In an absolute monarchy, the monarch rules with unlimited power. Absolute monarchy is less common today than constitutional monarchy. A constitutional, or limited, monarchy has an elected government that runs the country. In this case, the monarch has very little power.
Detailed explanation-5: -With this distinction, an absolute monarchy can be characterized more specifically. The king or dictator within an absolute monarchy system has complete centralized authority over foreign and domestic policies. An “absolute” monarch does not share their power with any other governing body.