Vatican City
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There are barely any governments that use an ecclesiastical government.
There is barely any governments that use an ecclesiastical government
Countries that practice ecclesiastical government, where religious leaders hold political power or influence, include Iran (theocratic government led by Supreme Leader), Vatican City (Pope as head of state), and some countries that follow Sharia law such as Saudi Arabia and some parts of Nigeria.
Valentine Green has written: 'An account of the discovery of the body of King John' 'A Survey of the City of Worcester: Containing the Ecclesiastical and Civil Government Thereof ..'
Willem Christian Knottenbelt has written: 'De Kerkvisitatie en eenige andere kerklijke zaken' -- subject(s): Ecclesiastical Visitations, Government, Nederlandse Hervormde Kerk, Visitations, Ecclesiastical
The bishops were discussing the ecclesiastical subject.
Ecclesiastical coup happened in 1972.
Ecclesiastical Insurance was created in 1887.
hi·er·oc·ra·cy (hī'ə-rŏk'rə-sē, hī-rŏk'-)n., pl. -cies. Government by the clergy; ecclesiastical rule. Answers.com
It is an ecclesiastical or sacerdotal-monarchical state ruled by the Bishop of Rome – the elected Pope. The day to day running of the Vatican is accomplished by an appointed president and vice president so the pope does not need to concern himself with such issues as pot holes in Vatican streets, etc.
The Baltimore city government is basically just the government of Baltimore, Maryland. The city government usually consists of city councilors and the mayor.