Question

a basic principle of chinese government, which allows a revolution to overthrow and replace a corrupt ruler, is called

Answer 1

Mandate of Heaven.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a Chinese political and religious doctrine. This was used to justify the ruler power, it was said that He was the Son of Heaven. In case that the ruler was overthrown, this was interpreted by people as no worthy of Heaven's power. Also, natural disasters, lacking of goods, all these was justified as a Heaven's punishment.

So, at the end, Chinese society was unified with religious doctrines.

Answer 2

The correct answer that would best the given statement above is the "MANDATE OF HEAVEN". The Mandate of Heaven is a basic principle of Chinese government, which allows a revolution to overthrow and replace a corrupt ruler. This has been recorded throughout the Chinese history that has influenced in the changes of dynasties and emperors.