One major disadvantage of divine right theory is that it is antithetical to representative democracy. Under this theory, it's very difficult, if not impossible, to hold leaders accountable for their actions.
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the divine right theory
Both ancient China and ancient Egypt followed divine right theory.
Divine Right Theory is the theory about the origins of government that it was created by divine power.
United States does not believe in the divine right theory. According to the doctrine of the divine rights theory, only God is the one who can judge a king. During the glorious revolution, United States abandoned the divine rights theory.
Evolution Theory, Force Theory, Divine Right Theory, Social Contract Theory
Divine Right or Theocracy both have the idea that the right to rule is given by god.
Divine right of kings. This concept asserts that a monarch's authority to rule comes directly from God, making their power absolute and not subject to challenge. It was a widely held belief in many European monarchies during the Middle Ages and early modern period.
Yes it is.
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contrast the social contract theory of government with the divine right theory. what type of government would result from each theory?
Usually in a Monarchy form of Government. One Example would be King Louis XIV of France.
Divine Right Theory