Question

what was the primary belief about the power of kings and queens during the age of enlightenment? they inherited their power by birth. they were appointed by the church. they were chosen based on merit. they were elected by the people.

Explanation:

During the Age of Enlightenment, the traditional view of monarchical power (though Enlightenment thinkers challenged it) still had the primary belief that kings and queens inherited their power through birth (hereditary monarchy). The church - appointment view was more of the medieval "divine right" context but the core inheritance by birth was the primary traditional belief. Election by people and merit - based selection were more Enlightenment - inspired challenges or later democratic concepts, not the primary belief about monarchical power at that time.

Answer:

A. They inherited their power by birth.