The ________ perspective questions the basic Western, rationalist assumption that we can break up reality, separate causes and effects from historical circumstances, and use this knowledge of the past to engineer the future.

Unlike constitutional monarchs, absolute monarchs:

A. share governmental power with elected lawmakers. B. hold complete and unlimited power. C. are elected by a country's citizens. D. are limited by a constitution or a bill of rights. E. serve merely as ceremonial leaders of their nations.

Analyze why the misunderstanding between state and nation can produce severe challenges for the state's achievement of some of its major goals.

What will be an ideal response?