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A king states he has been given the right to rule by God.

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Which theory about the origins of government holds that government was created by divine power?

Divine Right Theory is the theory about the origins of government that it was created by divine power.


Which theory of government states that the right to rule is given by God?

Divine Right or Theocracy both have the idea that the right to rule is given by god.


When kings claimed that God gave them the authority to rule they invoked the?

divine right theory


Which theory of government claims that the king connects the heavens and the earth?

the divine right theory


What government was supported by divine right?

Monarchy


What claim did the Ottoman government make regarding their authority over the territories they controlled?

The Ottoman government claimed that they had the divine right to rule over the territories they controlled, based on their Islamic faith and the belief that they were the rightful successors to the Caliphate.


Which theory developed when kings claimed god gave them authority to rule?

divine right theory


What government claimed divine right?

The concept of divine right was primarily associated with monarchies, particularly in Europe during the Middle Ages and into the early modern period. The French monarchy, especially under kings like Louis XIV, famously claimed divine right, asserting that their authority to rule came directly from God, making them accountable only to Him. This belief justified their absolute power and was used to legitimize their rule against challenges from nobility or common people. Other monarchies, such as those in England and Spain, also embraced elements of divine right at various points in history.


What type of government does divine right support?

Divine Right is the god given right to rule, this power was passed on through families. This government, then would be a monarchy, with a King or Queen only.


Who did leaders claim gave them the right to rule and how was ruled passed?

The Nazi leaders claimed a divine right to rule over all the other races. This divine right came directly from God and is not to be questioned or challenged.


What describes the government in which an individual is given by God the right to rule?

Divine Right


What is divine right theory?

Government created by God, and God chose Government leaders