Freedom of choice describes an individual's opportunity and autonomy to perform an action selected from at least two available options, unconstrained by external parties.
Divine right of kings - the doctrine that kings derive their authority from God, not from their subjects, from which it follows that rebellion is the worst of political crimes.
Freedom of conscience - the right to follow one's own beliefs in matters of religion and morality.
Separation of church and state - The First Amendment states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."
The "mandate of Heaven" was a belief the Chinese Held regarding the ruler's ability to rule based on merit. This type of belief also stated that the ruler had the blessing of the gods.
