Theocracy

A Theocracy is a Form of Government in in which the ruling authorities is composed of a religious figure.

• Example(s):
  • Ancient Egypt: The ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaoh was a god-king, and that he ruled on behalf of the gods.
  • Ancient Israel: The ancient Israelites believed that God was their king, and that they were his chosen people. Theocracy was a major part of ancient Hebrew society, and it is still practiced by some Jewish groups today.
  • Vatican City: The Vatican City is a small city-state located within Rome. It is the headquarters of the Catholic Church, and it is ruled by the Pope, who is considered to be the head of the Church.
  • Republic of Iran: The supreme leader is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and he has the power to veto laws passed by the parliament.
  • Saudi Arabia.
  • ...
• See: Deity, Religious Order.

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References

2023

• (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theocracy Retrieved:2023-9-10.
  • Theocracy is a form of government in which one or more deities are recognized as supreme ruling authorities, giving divine guidance to human intermediaries who manage the government's daily affairs.

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