DenmarkDanmarks historie 11 · History of Denmark
How was Denmark governed under absolute monarchy (enevælden), from 1660 until the middle of the 19th century?
In the exam (Danish)
Hvordan blev Danmark styret under enevælden, fra 1660 og frem til midten af 1800-tallet?
- aThe king had all the power, and the crown was inherited.Kongen havde al magten, og kongemagten gik i arv.Correct answer
- bThe people elected the king every four years.Folket valgte kongen hvert fjerde år.
- cA parliament elected by the people decided, and the king had no power.Et folkevalgt parlament bestemte, og kongen havde ingen magt.
Why?
Before 1660 the king was elected. In 1660 the crown became hereditary, and the king got all the power. Absolute monarchy ended in 1848, and in 1849 Denmark got its first constitution (grundlov).
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