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The word "theocratic" comes from the Greek words for "god" and "government. It means "government by priests" or whatever kind of religious leaders the particular state has. A "theocratic republic" would be a state whose governors are elected from a group of priests. Vatican City is a "theocratic republic". The government of Iran, although described as a republic, is really more like a theocratic constitutional monarchy, as the Supreme Leader (Ayatollah) is not an elected position (but is one which is always filled by a top cleric.)
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoA theocracy is a government ruled by or subject to religious authority (e.g. Iran is basically a theocracy)
A advocate for a theocracy is a theocrat.
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∙ 10y agoA government led by elected officials but ruled behind the scenes by the clergy of that country's official religion.
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∙ 9y agoA theocratic society is a society that is governed by religious rules. For example, many middle eastern countries could be considered theocracies.
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What was Moche's Government?
It was a Theocratic Religion Based geovernment where the priests had the largest say, along with warriors and shamans.
What countries have a theocratic government?
A theocratic government is one where the Religion and the State are the same - that is, all government functions (and decision-making) is done by the religious hierarchy. This is distinct from the concept of a State Religion. Currently, there are really only one real theocracy in the World: Vatican City. Iran has a strange mix of theocratic and democratic elements. Likewise, Saudi Arabia has a mix of theocracy and an absolute monarchy. Israel has a State Religion with some influence over the secular government, but even that portion really isn't a theocracy (as the State Religion isn't organized in such a manner as to be able to exert institutional influence).
A community of people who share a common culture?
SOCIETY
How is the American society and the European society different?
American society has different social customs compared to European society.
How are culture and society interrelated?
Culture influences the people in the society and society follows culture.
What is theocratic society?
A theocratic society is a society that is governed by religious rules. For example, many middle eastern countries could be considered theocracies.
What are ways of acquiring powers in a theocratic society?
Join the ruling religion and move up the hierarchy.
What laws and policies of a theocratic government are based on .?
The laws and policies used in a theocratic government are based on religious ideals. Regulations and courts are guided by the religious group that is prevalent in that particular theocratic society.
What is the definition of theocratic?
Theocratic means of or relating to or being a theocracy. This is a state controlled by religious authority. ( eg -Iran )
What are the three stages through which human society is said to have passed?
Auguste Comte established these stages. These three stages through which human society is said to have passed are the Theocratic Stage, the Metaphysical Stage, and the Positivity stage.
What were the Mayans' religious beliefs?
Mayan's religious beliefs were that the gods took care of everything. It was basically a theocratic society. It believed every element of nature belonged to a different god.
What type of government did the Olmec have?
The Olmec had a theocratic form of government since religion played a key role. Priests were included in the upper class of Olmec society.
What is the synonym of theocracy?
A sense of theocratic
Countries with a theocratic government?
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What countries have a theocratic republic government?
Iran
What are some weaknesses of theocratic government?
none
Who were the theocratic successors of prophet muhammed?
Caliphs
