Question

"Locke sought to refute the doctrine of the Divine and absolute right of the monarch." Explain and Justify this statement.

Answer 1

Answer:

The absolute monarch is given  legitimacy by Divine Right. The Divine Right contends that a king was chosen by the divinities to rule.This nullifies opposition to his rule.

Explanation:

The absolute monarch is given  legitimacy by Divine Right. The Divine Right contends that a king was chosen by the divinities to rule.Thus nullifies opposition to his rule.

An absolute monarch can then make all of the political decisions in the country because of the Vested with power granted by the  Divine Right.

Many kings often declare that were ordained by God Himself and granted the power to rule. Kings are also often crowned by a religious leader e.g a pope or bishop.