Question

sovereign means? *
politically independent
to force under ones control
not able to be taken away
to seize and hold by force or without the right to do so

what did james i believe in regarding his power and responsibility? *
a) the divine right of kings
b) the will of the people
c) the rule of law
d) the power of parliament

what abilities did absolute monarchs have in the seventeenth century? *
a) make laws, levy taxes, and determine foreign policy
b) control the weather and natural disasters
c) administer justice and control officials
d) predict the future

Explanation:

• For the first question, "sovereign" means politically independent. It refers to a state or entity having supreme power and authority, not being under the control of another.
• For the second question, James I believed in the divine right of kings. This theory held that a king's power was given by God, and he was answerable only to God.
• For the third question, absolute monarchs in the seventeenth century could make laws, levy taxes, and determine foreign policy. They had extensive powers over the governance of their kingdoms.

Answer:

• First question: politically independent
• Second question: a) The divine right of kings
• Third question: a) Make laws, levy taxes, and determine foreign policy