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10.57 Absolutism and Constitutionalism Worksheet

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Absolutism and Constitutionalism: Choose the comparison that best distinguishes absolutist monarchy, constitutional monarchy, parliamentary authority, and limits on state power. Aligned to FreeK12Practice Grade 10 World History MCQ-Ready Curriculum with C3, CCSS RH/WHST, APWHM, APUSH historical-thinking, NAEP USH, and selected state framework alignment 10.57 - Absolutism and Constitutionalism: Choose the comparison that best distinguishes absolutist monarchy, constitutional monarchy, parliamentary authority, and limits on state power. (C3 D2.Civ.1-8.9-12; CCSS RH.11-12.9; CA HSS 10.2; NYSS GH)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which answer best distinguishes all four terms in the skill?

AAbsolutist monarchy and constitutional monarchy both mean rulers have no power, while parliamentary authority means palaces control taxes.

BAbsolutist monarchy means universal democracy, constitutional monarchy means no law, and limits on state power mean unlimited arrests.

CAll four terms mean the same thing: one ruler can make every law and tax decision without any institution or legal restraint.

DAbsolutist monarchy concentrates final authority in the ruler; constitutional monarchy keeps a monarch but limits the crown; parliamentary authority gives an assembly power over law or revenue; limits on state power restrain officials through law and rights.

Solution & Explanation:The correct answer separates the terms by where authority rests and how it is limited: monarch, law, Parliament, and rights-based restraints.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which budget-process analogy best captures the difference between absolutism and constitutionalism?

AIn an absolutist model, nobody collects revenue; in a constitutional model, the ruler collects it secretly.

BBoth models require no taxes, no officials, and no laws.

CIn an absolutist model, the ruler commands revenue directly; in a constitutional model, an assembly must approve it.

DIn both models, only palace architects make final revenue decisions.

Solution & Explanation:Tax approval is a concrete way to see where authority lies. Royal command suggests absolutism; assembly consent suggests constitutional limitation.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which comparison best distinguishes parliamentary authority from popular sovereignty?

AParliamentary authority always means every adult directly votes on every policy.

BParliament can have legal authority even when voting rights are limited and not fully democratic.

CPopular sovereignty means a hereditary monarch rules by divine right alone.

DThe two terms both mean that no representative institution exists.

Solution & Explanation:Early modern parliaments could wield authority without broad popular participation. Parliamentary power and popular sovereignty are related but distinct.

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