Absolutism is:
a ruler has an unlimited power over everything
-he is held accountable for only God
-he only acts upon what he thinks is necessary
*he does not have to justify his actions
It can it be used to rule a country:?
Checks and balances are controls built into our system of government which prevents one branch of government from asserting too much power over the others. For instance, the President may want to declare war, but he must first seek the approval of Congress.
