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Growing Democracy in England

Question 9 • Modern World History A-CR

Why did James I resist Parliament’s growing power?

Answer
A
He believed he was God’s representative and should not be challenged.
B
He believed he was God and should not be challenged.
C
He believed that religious law should be government law.
D
He believed Parliament was acting beyond the Magna Carta’s scope.

Explanation

James I supported the divine right of kings: he believed his authority came from God and that he was God’s representative on earth. Because of this, he resisted Parliament’s attempts to limit or challenge his power. He did not believe he was God himself, so choice B overstates his view.

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