Question

1. after the glorious revolution, england became a constitutional monarchy when william and mary recognized parliament as their partner in governing. how does a constitutional monarchy differ from an absolute monarchy?
2. a in an absolute monarchy, the ruler is elected by the people.
3. b in a constitutional monarchy, laws limit the rulers powers.
4. c in a constitutional monarchy, the king takes power by force.
5. d in an absolute monarchy, a bill of rights protects individual freedoms.

Explanation:

In a constitutional monarchy, laws and a constitution limit the ruler's powers. In an absolute monarchy, the ruler has unrestricted power. Option B correctly states that in a constitutional monarchy, laws bind the ruler's powers. Option A is wrong as rulers in absolute monarchies are not elected. Option C is incorrect as kings in constitutional monarchies do not take power by force. Option D is false as a Bill of Rights is not characteristic of an absolute monarchy.

Answer:

B. In a constitutional monarchy, laws bind the ruler's powers.