What Best Describes the Principle of "Liberum Veto

question 26

Multiple Choice

What best describes the principle of "liberum veto"?

• A)Any noble in the Polish-Lithuanian parliament could bring an end to any discussion or legislation.
• B)It was the legal term to describe the right of citizens to disobey laws they disagreed with on moral grounds.
• C)It was a policy used to reduce the power of the wealthy nobles.
• D)It was the right of the Paris Parlement to dismiss legislative acts put forth by the French king.
• E)Catholic kings could prevent bishops from making changes in Church affairs by shouting,"I freely forbid."

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