What, in general, was the relationship between parliament and kings charles ii and james ii? a. the kings respected parliament’s limits on their power. b. the kings were able to increase their power at the expense of parliament. c. the kings continued to challenge parliament's authority. d. the kings gave in to parliament when there was a disagreement.

The correct answer is letter B - the kings were able to increase their power at the expense of the parliament.

Charles II struggled with his relations with the parliament during his reign, especially because his father was executed by Parliamentarians. Between 1681 and 1685 he dispensed the Parliament and ruled as an absolute monarch. He dies in February of 1685.

The next king, James II is also known for his struggles with the parliament. First, because he was the last Roman Catholic monarch of England. He attempted to create a religious liberty but the Anglican establishment, it created a struggle between the monarch and the Parliament. In July of 1687 he ordered the Parliament never to meet again in his reign.

the kings were able to increase their power at the expense of parliament

Explanation:

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a social contract.

"a social contract is an agreement between citizens and their leader where the citizens give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection. the constitution of the united states is an example of a social contract."

letter a is the answer