What Is the Concept of Divine Right

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the concept of divine right?

• A) As opposed to governing through constitutional monarchy, the monarch derives power from God and answers only to God.
• B) England is destined to dominate the New World, justifying any actions against any peoples currently inhabiting the New World.
• C) The citizens of a country have God-given rights that their government must respect and defend regardless of official religion.
• D) The head of the Anglican Church will never declare any doctrine or teaching that is against the will of God.
• E) Kings and queens could no longer suspend Parliament, create armies, or impose taxes without Parliament's consent.

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