Restored to the throne in 1660, Charles II ruled_______________?
Correct answer: C. with deference to Parliament's legislative supremacy.
- A. with an absolute prerogative his father would have envied.
- B. through a system of draconian military courts.
- C. with deference to Parliament's legislative supremacy.
- D. only a small area around London and Oxford.
Explanation
After the Restoration, Charles II ruled within a constitutional settlement in which Parliament’s legislative authority had to be recognised. His rule was not based on permanent military courts, absolute prerogative, or control limited to London and Oxford.
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