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Which concept underpinned King James I's belief in his authority to rule?
Which concept underpinned King James I's belief in his authority to rule?
- Divine right of kings, granted by God. (correct)
- Popular sovereignty derived from parliamentary consent.
- Social contract theory, based on the consent of the governed.
- The mandate of heaven, bestowed upon virtuous rulers.
What primary function did the Justices of the Peace serve in England?
What primary function did the Justices of the Peace serve in England?
- To oversee the royal treasury and manage state finances.
- To maintain peace and order within the English counties. (correct)
- To command the royal army and defend the realm against invaders.
- To preside over parliamentary sessions and enact legislation.
How did the establishment of Justices of the Peace and Parliament contribute to the monarch's authority?
How did the establishment of Justices of the Peace and Parliament contribute to the monarch's authority?
- By centralizing all judicial and legislative powers in the monarch.
- By weakening the monarch's power through checks and balances.
- By demonstrating the monarch's military strength and ability to enforce laws.
- By providing legitimacy to the monarch's claim to authority. (correct)
Which provision was NOT assured by the English Bill of Rights signed by William and Mary?
Which provision was NOT assured by the English Bill of Rights signed by William and Mary?
Which statement best describes Louis XIV's view of his role in the French state?
Which statement best describes Louis XIV's view of his role in the French state?
Why did Louis XIV keep the nobles close to him at the Palace of Versailles?
Why did Louis XIV keep the nobles close to him at the Palace of Versailles?
What was the primary purpose of the English Bill of Rights?
What was the primary purpose of the English Bill of Rights?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the English monarch and Parliament after the establishment of the English Bill of Rights?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the English monarch and Parliament after the establishment of the English Bill of Rights?
How did Louis XIV consolidate his power in France?
How did Louis XIV consolidate his power in France?
Which figure believed his right to rule was derived directly from God?
Which figure believed his right to rule was derived directly from God?
What was the main purpose of the Justices of the Peace?
What was the main purpose of the Justices of the Peace?
What did the English Bill of Rights ensure?
What did the English Bill of Rights ensure?
Why did Louis XIV insist on the nobility residing at Versailles?
Why did Louis XIV insist on the nobility residing at Versailles?
What governing body, established in 1265, provided legitimacy to the English monarch?
What governing body, established in 1265, provided legitimacy to the English monarch?
What notion did King James I of England advocate, stating that his right to rule came directly from God?
What notion did King James I of England advocate, stating that his right to rule came directly from God?
What action was required before an individual could be arrested and detained, according to the English Bill of Rights?
What action was required before an individual could be arrested and detained, according to the English Bill of Rights?
In what way did King Louis XIV control the nobles of France?
In what way did King Louis XIV control the nobles of France?
Which document limited the power of the monarchy in England?
Which document limited the power of the monarchy in England?
What justification did King James I use to assert his authority?
What justification did King James I use to assert his authority?
What did the Parliament's existence signify for the English monarch?
What did the Parliament's existence signify for the English monarch?
Flashcards
Divine Right
Divine Right
The belief that a king's right to rule is granted by God.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace
Individuals who maintained peace in English counties.
English Bill of Rights
English Bill of Rights
A document signed by William and Mary that guaranteed civil liberties and required legal process before arrest.
French King Louis XIV
French King Louis XIV
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Study Notes
- King James I of England believed in the divine right of kings
- The divine right of kings suggests that the right to rule was given to a king by God
- Justices of the Peace maintained peace in the counties of England
- Justices of the peace and Parliament gave legitimacy to the monarch’s claim to authority
- William and Mary signed the English Bill of Rights
- The English Bill of Rights assured individual civil liberties
- The English Bill of Rights required legal process before someone could be arrested and detained
- The English Bill of Rights stated that taxation and raising an army had to be approved
- King Louis XIV ruled France from 1643-1715
- King Louis XIV was a dictator with absolute power
- King Louis XIV declared himself to be the state
- King Louis XIV kept nobles close to him in his palace at Versailles
- King Louis XIV made it difficult for the nobles to act independently or plot against him
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