Constitutionalism vs Absolutism

[Sventhegreat]

So i'm writing an easy for a history course about the similarities/differences between constitutionalism and absolutism, and if you were a merchant which society would you be better off in. I didn't have a problem with the first part of the section, but i've kind of hit a wall with the second part. Could anybody help a brother out?

[saysmydoctor]

Well, considering constitutions in recent memory were written by those of the elite classes in their society, I'd say a merchant would do fairly well under both systems, as the states set up by these constitutions usually sought to defend amassed wealth and to subjugate the poor with it.

[ExplodingStereo]

Wow. I'm having a debate on constitutional monarchies versus absolutism Thursday. Very weird. From what I gather (and it's not very much, but), a merchant would be better off in a constitutional monarchy because his opinions would be potentially heard by Parliament or the King. I know, duh, but it's something.

[Sventhegreat]

Wow. I'm having a debate on constitutional monarchies versus absolutism Thursday. Very weird. From what I gather (and it's not very much, but), a merchant would be better off in a constitutional monarchy because his opinions would be potentially heard by Parliament or the King. I know, duh, but it's something.

haha well have fun, it's a grand ole time. And thanks.