Question

In your own words what is an absolute monarch and how did they justify or defend their role with the concept of divine right?

Answer 1

An absolute monarch is a type of form of monarchy in which the monarch holds supreme autocratic authority, principally not being restricted by written laws, legislature, or non written customs.


A political doctrine in defense of monarchical absolutism, which asserted that kings derived their authority from God and could not therefore be held accountable for their actions by any earthly authority such as a parliament.