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King James I of England believed in which of the following theories?

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Divine Politics Theory

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Divine Right Theory

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Social Contract Theory

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Democratic Right Theory

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The correct option is B Divine Right Theory
James I, the King of England, believed in the Divine Right Theory of Kingship. According to this theory, absolute power was given to the king by God and thus, he ruled by a Divine Right. This started a conflict of power between the king and the parliament.

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