Western Civilization

Maria Terrigino
Mid Term Exam
1)Absolutism is when the sovereignty resides with the kings not the nobility or the parliament. The sovereign are responsible to God and God alone. Absolutism had a regulation of all the institutions of government. Absolutism also secured cooperation of the nobility. It also triggered many revolts and upheavals. Constitutionalism is the view that government should not involve that arbitrary exercise of power. In constitutionalism those who govern should do so in accordance with the already established rules and laws. …