Practice questionLife in the UK Test

What was the 'Divine Right of Kings', which James I and Charles I believed in?

Correct answer

The idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule

Why

Both kings believed they were appointed by God and should not need Parliament's agreement. Charles I's attempts to rule this way led to conflict with Parliament and eventually to the Civil War.

Answer choices

AThe idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule
BThe right of the eldest son to inherit the throne
CA law giving Parliament control of taxes
DA tax paid to the Church