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All of the following were true concerning absolute monarchs EXCEPT
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They lacked a bureaucracy to assist them
💡 Explanation:
Absolute monarchs held ultimate authority (A), claimed divine right (B), and could make laws (D). However, they definitely had extensive bureaucracies to help them govern: ministers, tax collectors, military officials, etc. This makes C the exception and the correct answer, as absolute monarchs relied heavily on bureaucratic systems to maintain control.