AMSCO - 3.2 Reading Notes - AP History questions with correct answers

how did king james i use the divine right of kings to justify his rule? CORRECT ANSWER he believed himself outside of god and any earthly authority and saw any challenge toward him as a challenge to god. what was the role of the justices of the peace in tudor england and why were they so important? CORRECT ANSWER their job was to maintain peace in the counties of england, even settling legal matters, and to carry out the monarchs law. they were important since the # and responsibilities of the justices of peace increased through the years of tudors rule, and they became the most important and powerful groups in england. what was the effect of a stronger tudor rule on feudalism in england? CORRECT ANSWER the power of feudal lords weakened what was the role of parliament? CORRECT ANSWER Gave legitamacy to the monarch's claim to authority and also checked the monarch's powers. list two things the english bill of rights accomplished: CORRECT ANSWER - legal process was required before someone could be arrested and detained. - guaranteed protection against the tyranny of the monarchy by requiring the agreement of parliment on matters of taxation and raising an army. how did french government grow in comparison to the english? CORRECT ANSWER they became more absolute in the 17th and 18th centuries