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.

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.

anonymous · Answer

b. filmer saw family as the model for the state and claimed that god gave authority to the father over his descendants in all matters. from this the king derives the same absolute patriarchial authority over his subjects.