Question

Which statement BEST describes the philosophy of Sir Robert Filmer?

A.
Kings derive their power from the consent of their subjects.
B.
Kings have a divine right to absolute authority over their subjects.
C.
Government’s principle duty is to protect the individual rights of citizens.
D.
Government’s principle duty is to enforce the rule of law.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

Answer: B. Kings have a divine right to absolute authority over their subjects.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sir Robert Filmer was an English political theorist who defended the divine right of kings. He believed that Kings have a divine right to absolute authority over their subject.

He was known as the defender of the theory of the divine right of kings as he promoted an absolutist concept of kingship. Therefore, the correct option is B.

Answer 2

C. Government’s principle duty is to protect the individual rights of citizens.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sir Robert Filmer was a British political theorist who believed in and advocated the divine right of Kings, that Kings had the divine right and authority given to them by God to rule.

Therefore, the philosophy of Sir Robert Filmer was that the government’s principle duty is to protect the individual rights of citizens.

The correct answer choice is C.