because during that time period it was widely aknowledged that they were chosen by God to rule, due to this they percieved themselves to far superior to everyone else, subsequently the were able to condone what they did.
because during that time period it was widely aknowledged that they were chosen by God to rule, due to this they percieved themselves to far superior to everyone else, subsequently the were able to condone what they did.
Because they only have to answer to themselves when it comes to their actions. There is no check and balance system. Left unchecked or unchallenged will result in absolute dictatorship.
Absolute monarchs believed they were justified in exercising absolute power primarily due to the concept of divine right, which posited that their authority was granted directly by God. They viewed themselves as representatives of God on Earth, responsible for maintaining order and stability in their realms. This belief was often reinforced by religious institutions and cultural traditions, which supported the idea that questioning the monarch's authority was tantamount to questioning divine will. Consequently, they felt entitled to wield complete control over governance, laws, and the lives of their subjects.
Only to God. They believed they ruled by Divine Right.
In France, the political structure of absolute monarchs was known as "absolutism." This system concentrated power in the hands of the king, who ruled without significant checks from other institutions, such as the nobility or the church. The monarch was seen as the embodiment of the state, exercising control over all aspects of governance, law, and society, often justified by the doctrine of the divine right of kings. Notable absolute monarchs include Louis XIV, who famously declared, "L'état, c'est moi" ("I am the state").
They were the absolute rulers/monarchs of their country and, in additon, were believed to be descendants of Gods.
Monarchy believed that they were given the throne by God and they stood between man and God.
Mr. Santopadre would want you to look in the book.
they didnt!
the power of absolute monarchs is unlimited
Absolute monarchs in Russia were know as the Tsar. pronounced zar, also written as tzar.
Absolute monarchs disliked Parliament because they viewed it as a challenge to their authority and power. They believed that their divine right to rule should not be questioned or constrained by a legislative body. Parliaments often sought to limit the monarch's powers, demand accountability, and represent the interests of the nobility and common people, which conflicted with the absolute rule that monarchs aimed to maintain. This tension often led to conflicts and power struggles between the monarchy and parliamentary institutions.