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The divine right of kings is the idea that kings are chosen by the gods to rule and not just anyone can be king.

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Explanation: They weren't chosen by gods- however, Divine right of kings, in European history, a political doctrine in defense of monarchical absolutism, which asserted that kings derived their authority from God and could not therefore be held accountable for their actions by any earthly authority such as a parliament.

Their power was derived from God (as in the God Christians worship)

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