In De Monarchia, what political opinion does Dante express about empire ?
Correct answer: A. He promotes the separation of Church and State.
- A. He promotes the separation of Church and State.
- B. He declares papal authority infallible.
- C. He declares emperors infallible.
- D. He says that all empires should be ruled by dictators.
Explanation
Dante argues that the emperor's authority comes directly from God, not from the pope, so Church and Empire should operate independently in their own spheres. This makes separation of Church and State the best option.
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