Which generalization about parliaments does NOT correspond to historical reality?
A)Parliaments became a common institution throughout medieval Europe.
B)Medieval parliaments were the ancestors of today's representative, constitutional governments.
C)Representative parliaments are unique to Western Civilization.
D)Medieval parliaments demonstrate that medieval king did not have the absolute power of a Roman emperor.
E)As clerical leaders, archbishops, bishops, and abbots were prohibited from parliamentary participation.

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Clerical leaders such as archbishops, bishops, and abbots often participated in medieval parliaments, especially in the context of advising on religious and moral matters.

Which Generalization About Parliaments Does NOT Correspond to Historical Reality