The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth, for kings are not only God's lieutenants upon earth and sit
upon God's throne, but even by God himself they are called
gods. 1
Which conclusion is most supported by this passage from a speech by
James I?
A. James l relied on the divine right of the kings to push England toward absolute monarchy.
B. English politics became largely from religion during the reign of James l.
C. James l believed that only Protestants had the right to rule over England.
D. Constitutional monarchy was a cornerstone of James l’s political philosophy