L3 RULE BY ONE

How does the U.S. government, as described by its Founders, differ most from an absolute monarchy?

• The U.S. government has a single, supreme leader.
• U.S. leaders are chosen only by religious figures.
• Power in the U.S. is held by the people, not one ruler.
• The U.S. government passes power through family lines.

What does 'absolute monarchy' mean in a government system?

• Power is shared among many leaders.
• The king or queen has complete power.
• The people vote for all decisions.
• A system where there is no leader.

Based on the text, what is a likely consequence when monarchical power is passed down through heredity?

• The new ruler might not be the best fit for the role.
• It ensures stable and peaceful transitions of power.
• It always leads to the most qualified person ruling.
• The people have more say in who becomes ruler.

Richard III claimed his dead brother’s marriage was invalid to become king. What does this suggest about the historical importance of clear succession rules?

• Heredity was not important for monarchs.
• The public always agreed with royal claims.
• Clear rules were always followed strictly.
• Rules could be manipulated for power.

Which of these statements best reflects a personal opinion about whether one person should have absolute power?

• Absolute power ensures quick decisions.
• Absolute power often leads to unfairness.
• Most ancient governments had absolute power.
• Modern governments have checks and balances.

According to the text, what often led to the formation of early monarchies among nomadic tribes?

• Tribal elections for the most popular leader.
• Religious leaders appointing a new king.
• Peaceful agreements on shared resources.
• One tribe conquering another in war.

Who was the powerful Roman official who conquered the Republic and later became a dictator, leading to Rome becoming a monarchy?

• King Edward IV
• Julius Caesar
• The Pope
• Richard III

Which statement best describes the power dynamic between monarchs and the Catholic Church in medieval Europe?

• Monarchs always held more power than the Church.
• The Church held more power and could excommunicate monarchs.
• Monarchs and the Church shared power and sometimes conflicted.
• Neither the Church nor monarchs had real power over the people.

A medieval king wants to assure his subjects that his rule is legitimate. Based on the text, which claim would he most likely make?

• He was chosen by a popular vote of the people.
• He inherited the throne through his family line.
• He gained power by conquering neighboring lands.
• God himself selected him to be the ruler.

What does the term 'divine right' mean in the context of monarchial power?

• Rulers share their power equally with the church.
• Rulers earn their power through military conquest.
• Rulers get their power directly from God.
• Rulers are chosen by a popular vote.