What is absolute monarchy?
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Absolute Monarchy meant that the ultimate authority to run a state or country, was placed into the hands of a king/queen, who ruled by divine right. Divine right was the claim that a king/queen was given his/her position and by some higher power, for example god . When they take up power it is USUALLY hereditary. Absolute Monarchy or Despotic Monarchy is a form of government where the monarchy has complete control over her/his country and people. they have unrestricted political power over the country. In theory the Monarchy has total power over the land, but in practice, the monarch is opposed by other political groups.
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