Question

Which statement BEST describes John Locke’s argument against the “divine right of kings” theory of government?

A.

Kings cannot have divine right because they are not officially part of the church.
B.

There is no scientific evidence supporting the existence of a divine right of kings.
C.

Divine right can only be claimed by those who afford basic rights to the people they rule.
D.

While kings have a divine right to rule, they are responsible for providing basic rights to their subjects.