The "Tables of Ranks" emphasized that
A)the monarch had power over the nobles.
B)the middle-class merchants had the right to participate in government.
C)Jews could hold government offices throughout Europe.
D)all citizens had the right to present their grievances once a year.
E)nobles had the right to overthrow the king with a 2/3 vote.

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The "Tables of Ranks" were introduced in Russia in the 18th century by Peter the Great, and they established a hierarchy of government and military positions based on noble status. The tables emphasized that the monarch had power over the nobles, as they were appointed to their positions by the monarch and could be dismissed at his discretion. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choices B, C, D, and E are incorrect because they are not related to the Tables of Ranks.

The "Tables of Ranks" Emphasized That