Asked by Sunny Gogna on Sep 25, 2024
What best describes the principle of "liberum veto"?
A) Any noble in the Polish-Lithuanian parliament could bring an end to any discussion or legislation.
B) It was the legal term to describe the right of citizens to disobey laws they disagreed with on moral grounds.
C) It was a policy used to reduce the power of the wealthy nobles.
D) It was the right of the Paris Parlement to dismiss legislative acts put forth by the French king.
E) Catholic kings could prevent bishops from making changes in Church affairs by shouting,"I freely forbid."
Liberum Veto
A political practice in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth allowing any member of the parliament to force an immediate end to the current session and nullify any legislation that had been passed by vetoing it.
Polish-Lithuanian Parliament
The Polish-Lithuanian Parliament, traditionally known as the Sejm, was the legislative body of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, a bi-national polity of Poland and Lithuania which existed from 1569 to 1795.
- Comprehend the managerial and governmental changes within European countries and their dominions.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the managerial and governmental changes within European countries and their dominions.