Question

Which explains a difference between the constitutional monarchy established in England and the absolute monarchy established in Spain?
a) The common people made most political decisions in England, while a small governing body held the majority of the power in Spain.
b) The powers among the political leaders in England were separated and shared, while the Spanish monarch held complete power over the people.
c) The monarch held complete control over all decisions in England, while the monarch shared his power with other political leaders in Spain.
d) There was a single, democratically-elected leader in England, while there was a dictator who held sole government power in Spain.

Answer 1

The statement that explains the difference between the constitutional monarchy established in England and the absolute monarchy established in Spain is b) The powers among the political leaders in England were separated and shared while the Spanish monarch held complete power over the people.  In England, there is a constitutional monarchy, the Sovereign is Head of State but, the ability to pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament. The Crown in Spain enjoyed the utmost and broadest governmental functions and powers.

Answer 2

The answer would be B because of the Magna Carta.