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They are functionally the same. Theocracy is the rule by a small number of a religious sect. The Vatican is an example of a theocracy. The Massachusetts Bay Company was another.
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Who has economic power in a oligarchy theocracy government?
single
What are the three types of leadership in an oligarchy?
theocracy, aristocracy and laucracy :D
What is a government run by the few called?
Government by the few is an oligarchy, by a single powerful ruler an autocracy, and by the landed gentry an aristocracy.
What is the synonym for oligarchy?
Oligarchy may include theocracy and communist regimes.
What is the difference between an oligarchy and a theocracy?
An oligarchy is rule and governance by the rich and powerful, usually the business class but sometimes the elite who inherited money, land, mineral rights and/or livestock, etc. A theocracy is rule by spiritual leaders. Both rely on the masses embracing supportive belief systems. Rebellion always occurs if rule isn't just. Neither belief system lasts or works well. [See Discussion on this line]
What are the differences between a democracy and a theocracy?
Theocracy is a religious based goverment, and ruled by people who believe in Christ and God. The first part of this answer is correct. The second part is not. A theocracy is indeed a religious based government. But not necessarily Christian. It could be any organized belief system. Not just Christianity.
What kinds of government did the greek city states have?
Direct Democracy, Representative Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship, Theocracy, Oligarchy, Anarchy and Tyranny. These are the forms of government that all Greek city-states had.
What is rule of the people?
This is called government and there are may differing types of government including:- Monarchy Dictatorship Theocracy Oligarchy Totalitarian communism Democracy
Why did puritan theocracy end?
Puritan Theocracy ended because of many disagreements between the members.
What are the different forms of government that can be seen in the world?
Different forms of government around the world include democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, theocracy, and oligarchy. Each form has its own unique characteristics and structures of power and authority.
Is Islam based on aristocracy monarchy oligarchy or theocracy?
Islam is basically a theocracy run by men which also makes it a patriarchy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Theocracies are a terribly cruel form of government because the "men" in power think that anything they do is "justified" by God. This enables them to do virtually anything to anybody without conscience.
What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and an oligarchy?
an oligarchy is ruled by an elite group; an absolute monarchy is ruled by a single individual.
