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∙ 8y agoHe said that he was the State. 'L'etat, c'est moi.'
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What is the absolute rule?
Absolute rule occurs with a monarch or dictator has the ultimate authority to govern a nation. North Korea has absolute rule at the present time.
What powers did Louis XVI have?
it wasn't really a government. it was divine right - the thought that your power to rule was given by god. if anything, the government he has was probably a constitutional monarchy
Who was the French ruler who believed in absolute rule and the divine right of kings?
The most famous absolute ruler of France in the 1600s and early 1700s was Louis XIV, who was also called the "Sun King". He drew in all power from across France and strongly weakened the nobility.
The theory underlying modern democracies was develpoed to challenge what idea?
Those of royal birth have absolute authority to rule.
Why were Kings and Queens of the absolute period known as absolute monarchs?
Because their power was absolute. They could over-rule Parliament and the church.
What kind of ruler was Louis 14?
Louis XIV's rule typified the period of absolute monarchy in the second half .
How was Louis XIV's rule in France different from that of William of Orange in England?
Louis XIV was an absolute monarch, while William of Orange was a constitutional monarch.
What was divine right and what concept did it support?
It's the idea that monarchs are God's representatives on earth and are answerable only to God. It helped support the idea of absolute rule.
How did absOlute rulers rule?
Absolute rulers tended to rule without Parliament.
What is the absolute rule?
Absolute rule occurs with a monarch or dictator has the ultimate authority to govern a nation. North Korea has absolute rule at the present time.
How did Louis XIV establish absolute rule in France?
Louis XIV came to power when he was 5 years old (actually 4 years 8 months) He inherited the Throne throught his father Louis XIII
What concept was the belief in divine rights used to support?
It supported the idea called "the divine right of kings". It did not make the king "God on earth", but rather supported the king as chosen by God to rule over men.
What powers did Louis XVI have?
it wasn't really a government. it was divine right - the thought that your power to rule was given by god. if anything, the government he has was probably a constitutional monarchy
What is the absolute?
Absolute rule occurs with a monarch or dictator has the ultimate authority to govern a nation. North Korea has absolute rule at the present time.
What is a rule or idea?
What is a rule or idea
What idea was the theory underlying modern democracies developed to challenge?
The theory underlying Êmodern or current democracies was Êestablished to challenge the idea that those of royal birth have total authority to rule. Modern democracies countries Êallow Êeligible citizens to elect their leaders.
What is the rule for absolute zero?
The absolute zero rule sets an even higher standart of regard for other people's ideas.
