Divine Right Monarchy

Divine Right Monarchy is a political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch's authority comes directly from God. In the context of Absolute Monarchy, this means that the king or queen has total power and their decisions are considered legitimate because they are viewed as chosen by divine will. Thus, questioning the monarch's authority is seen as opposing God. In such systems, the ruler often believes they are accountable only to God, not to the people or any governing body. This concept was prevalent in Europe during the early modern period, influencing governance and the structure of society.