Question

select the correct answer from each drop - down menu.
throughout the late eighteenth century and the early nineteenth century, most parts of europe had a monarch who claimed to have the right to rule from. the monarchs accepted legitimacy led to peace and stability. however, philosophers questioned a monarchs right to rule because they believed that individuals should determine government leadership through practices such as popular
elected officials
the people
god

Explanation:

1. For the first blank: Pre-Enlightenment European monarchs justified their rule using the "Divine Right of Kings," which claimed their authority came directly from God.
2. For the second blank: Enlightenment philosophers promoted the idea of popular sovereignty, arguing that political power should come from the people, not a divine monarch, and supported practices like choosing leaders through the people (e.g., elections).

Answer:

First blank: God
Second blank: the people