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What is it called when religious leaders head a government?

It is called a theocracy.


What is the meaning of government-controlled church?

A government ruled by religious leaders is called a theocracy. Theocracy is a form of government in which a god or deity is recognized as the state's supreme civil ruler.Another view: A government controlled church also means less religious freedom to worship as your conscience dictates, and more religious persecution.


When religious leaders head a government it is called a?

theocracy


What is the name of a government ruled by leaders with divine authority?

A theocracy is technically a government ruled by God, and his authorities (the religious leaders) interpreting his word and administrating it for him.An ecclesiocracy is a government in which religious leaders assume a leading role in the state, but do not claim that they are speaking for God.


When religious leaders had a government it is called theocracy true or false?

Yes, when religious leaders run a government it is a theocracy. Many countries today are still theocratic.


What is a political and religious government called?

TheocracyA form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, the God's or deity's laws being interpreted by the ecclesiastical authorities.Hope this helps!!


Why is Iran sometimes called an theocratic republic?

A theocracy is a government controlled by religious leaders. A republic is a state that has got rid of its Monarch. Iran is both of these. However, historical experience teaches the world that theocracies are in general not very nice places to live in - when people think that they have divine guidance they tend to do terrible things.


What is the system of electing religious leaders to office called?

the system of electing religious leaders to office is called a


What is a government dominated by a single religion called?

A government dominated by a single religion is usually referred to as a theocracy. In a theocracy, religious leaders or religious laws hold political power and influence government policies and decisions.


What is a state run by the church is called?

A state run by the church is called a theocracy. In a theocracy, religious leaders hold political power and influence government policies and decisions based on religious principles.


A religious leaders in the middle ages are called?

a pope or priest is a religious leader


What was the name of the religious leaders in Roman occupied Judea?

These religious leaders were called the Kohanim or High Priests. In terms of regional and religious politics, they were called the Sadducees. Opposing them were the Pharisees or populist Jewish leaders that would eventually become the Rabbinate.