chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
what was the divine right of kings?
A
the belief that god had chosen the monarch and that it was their god -given right to rule
2
Q
what is prerogative power?
A
god-given power used by the monarch
3
Q
what was there general acceptance of?
A
divine right and great chain of being (natural societal hierarchy) - meant pn rarely challenged
4
Q
how could funds be raised?
A
subsidies
5
Q
how could you be part of the pn?
A
had to have income of over £2 a year and had to be of authority in local areas e.g. JPs, sherrif etc
6
Q
what was an important way of establishing status?
A
land ownership
