What was the Divine Right Theory?

Absolute powers of the king were given by God.

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Absolute powers of the king were not given by God.

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Absolute powers of the king were given by his parents.

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Absolute powers of the king were given by people.

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The correct option is A Absolute powers of the king were given by God.
James I believed in the Divine Right Theory. According to this theory, the absolute powers of the king were given by God, thus the king ruled by a Divine Right. This started a conflict of power between the king and the parliament.

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