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Which of the following descriptions capture recognised meanings of 'absolutism'? I. The state or quality of being absolute. II. A form of government in which public power is vested in some person or…

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Which of the following descriptions capture recognised meanings of 'absolutism'?
I. The state or quality of being absolute.
II. A form of government in which public power is vested in some person or persons, unchecked and uncontrolled by any law or institution.
III. Unconditional power or sovereignty vested in a monarch, an autocrat or an oligarchy.

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. I, II and III

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Correct answer: D - I, II and III

All three descriptions (I, II and III) capture recognised meanings of absolutism: generally, the state or quality of being absolute, and in political and constitutional usage, a system of government in which public power is unchecked by law or institutions, or unconditional sovereignty vested in a monarch, autocrat or oligarchy.

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