Divine Right Theory: The belief that monarchs receive their power directly from God and are accountable only to God. It's like being given an unlimited credit card from heaven - no earthly authority can question your purchases!
Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where a king or queen acts as Head of State within parameters set out in a constitution (written or unwritten). It's like having a celebrity figurehead who draws attention, but the real decision-making power lies with others.
Tabula Rasa: A theory proposed by Locke that at birth the human mind is a "blank slate" without rules for processing data, and that data is added and rules for processing are formed solely by one's sensory experiences. It’s like getting a brand new laptop with no software installed - you decide what programs to install based on your needs.