1.2 - Principles of Authority and Legitimacy
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Practice Questions
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What does the term 'divine right' mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how kings justified their authority.
What is one example of consent of the governed?
💡 Hint: Consider historical documents that limit royal power.
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What principle suggests that rulers derive their power from God?
💡 Hint: Think about old kings who believed they ruled by God's will.
True or False: The Magna Carta supports the principle of divine right.
💡 Hint: Consider what the document accomplished for people's rights.
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Discuss the impact of the principle of consent of the governed on contemporary governance models. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how different countries maintain their governance structures.
Evaluate how customs and traditions might impede or facilitate social change within a society.
💡 Hint: Think about how societies transition and adapt over time.
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