Question

question 7 of 10
which of these situations would not be possible in a society ruled by an absolute monarch?

a. a group of powerful leaders pledges loyalty and military service to a single ruler.

b. a group of government officials elects a new leader to replace an unpopular king.

c. an emperor demands that all the citizens of his empire pay high taxes.

d. a king establishes a code of laws that directly contradicts a country’s religious traditions.

Explanation:

An absolute monarch holds unlimited, unchallenged power over their society, with no system in place for others to remove or replace them. Option A is possible as nobles/leaders often pledge loyalty to absolute rulers. Option C is possible as absolute monarchs control tax policy. Option D is possible as absolute monarchs can override religious traditions with their laws. Only Option B contradicts the core of absolute monarchy, as elected replacement of the ruler would mean the monarch does not have absolute power.

Answer:

B. A group of government officials elects a new leader to replace an unpopular king.