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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. . . . You do not meddle with the main points of government; that is my craft: . . . - to meddle with that were to lessen me.What argument is James making in this speech?

Kings should not believe in God, for they are gods themselves.
Kings are God’s representatives on earth and should not be challenged.
Kings should respect Parliament’s role in government.
Kings should not meddle in the affairs of government; that is Parliament’s job.

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Kings are God’s representatives and should not be challenged.
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