Which of the following prevented English monarchs, such as Queen Elizabeth I, from establishing an absolutist regime?
A) English monarchs were legally required to obtain the consent of Parliament in order to raise funds.
B) England was religiously unified, removing an issue that allowed monarchs to discredit their opponents.
C) England was composed of several independent duchies, which refused to allow the monarch to have absolute power.
D) English monarchs never wanted to centralize their authority.

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English monarchs needed the consent of Parliament to raise funds, which limited their ability to establish an absolutist regime by ensuring a form of checks and balances.

Which of the Following Prevented English Monarchs, Such as Queen