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The 18th amendment outlawed the selling and making liquor in the United States in the 1920's. Although this was established, many people still consumed pre-purchased liquor,made it themselves, or famous gangsters like Al Capone sold it illegally in secret bars. Overall, it didn't really accomplish anything because even though it wasn't legal, people were drinking more than ever and crime increased majorly in cities.
The main characteristic of the absolute monarchies was the existence of a king who had absolute political control. This meant that there were no laws, division of powers, or any other form of control over the decisions or actions of the monarch.