Absolutism Means

Multiple Choice

Absolutism means

A) the real power in any state must be religious and exercised by the church.
B) ultimate authority rests solely in the hands of a king who rules by divine right.
C) subordinate powers have an absolute right to advise the king on conducting the affairs of state.
D) no matter how humble, male citizens have an absolute right to participate in politics.
E) rule by a secular dictator, justifying his/her authority by supposedly serving the people.