Question

In the document that created a particular theory, where did it argue that sovereignty lay, and why?

a) Sovereignty lies with the monarchy to maintain order and tradition.
b) Sovereignty resides in the people to uphold democratic principles.
c) Sovereignty is divided between the military and religious leaders for stability.
d) Sovereignty is concentrated in the nobility for economic control.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option b) Sovereignty resides in the people to uphold democratic principles.

Step-by-step explanation:

The document in question likely refers to theories of government and the source of sovereignty. Sovereignty can be thought of as the supreme authority within a territory. Different systems attribute sovereignty to different entities. The divine right of kings theory posits that a monarch's right to rule comes directly from God and is not subject to earthly authority, including that of the people, which corresponds with option a in the question.

Conversely, the principle of popular sovereignty argues that authority rests with the people, which aligns with democratic principles, as reflected in option b. This notion is central to modern democratic societies where the government is based on the consent of the governed. The other options, c and d, regarding military and religious leaders or nobility, do not directly correspond with a widely recognized theory of government sovereignty as presented in the information.