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What principle was established by the Convention Parliaments in England and Scotland?

  • Divine right of kings

  • Sovereignty from birth

  • Sovereignty from Parliament

  • Absolute monarchy

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The Convention Parliaments in England and Scotland established the principle that sovereignty derived from Parliament, not birth. This marked a significant shift in the balance of power and ended a century of political and civil strife in England.
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