The correct answer to the question is:
b. God
Louis XIV believed he was the representation of God on Earth. This belief was known as the theory of the "divine right of kings," which held that monarchs derived their authority directly from God. Louis XIV famously said, "L'État, c'est moi" (I am the state), showcasing his view of himself as an all-powerful ruler chosen by God to govern France. This belief in his divine right helped solidify his absolute authority over the country during his reign.
