Multiple choice general knowledge history

All of the following were true concerning absolute monarchs EXCEPT

  1. Ultimate state authority resided in them

  2. They claimed to rule by divine right

  3. They lacked a bureaucracy to assist them

  4. They could make laws
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute monarchs did claim divine right (B) and possessed ultimate authority to make laws (D). They relied extensively on bureaucracies, administrators, and advisors to govern their realms effectively, making option C the exception.

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